When I was a little girl I loved getting new toys. Well wait a minute, I think we all still love getting new toys. Even if we are adults. The toys just get more techie and more expensive. But the best toys are the ones we receive at no cost to us, right? When I received my grain mill , I really was like a kid in a candy store. I had decisions to make. I had so many great ideas of what I can mill and then make for my family or friends.
After my great success at my white rice flour blueberry muffins, I was ready to attempt scones. I was always afraid to make scones. I thought they would be heavy and dry.
But not my Candied Ginger Scones.
- 2¼ cups of the white rice flour blend* (see summary above)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup diced candied ginger, chopped
- ¼ cup best of the egg product
- ⅓ cup cold 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Combine the flour blend, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Work in the cold butter till the mixture is crumbly.(use two knifes or a pastry cutter)
- Stir in the candied ginger.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla till frothy.
- Add to the dry ingredients, stirring till well blended. The dough should be cohesive.
- Pour out the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Mold into a 7 inch circle and 1 inch thick.
- Cut into eight sections
- Paint the dough with a bit of milk then sprinkle some sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, till golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes or so before serving.
- Best enjoyed warm.
I used candied ginger, but you can use crystallized ginger too. Either way, it’s going to taste out of this world.
If you fancy a spot of tea , or are coffee drinker, these go great with either. Or if you are like my hubby, you will have them with milk.
Now think of all the great things you can mill and make too.
No scones about it.
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.
