Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones

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Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones

Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones. Sweet, citrusy, with a hint of heat from the ginger. Super easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Total Time50

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Baking Recipes

Keyword: Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup candied ginger finely chopped

Glaze:

2 cups confectioner icing powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Add the lemon zest and whisk all the ingredients together.
Use a wooden spatula to combine the heavy cream and lemon juice with the dry ingredients in the bowl, then fold in the candied ginger.
Lightly flour the working surface and knead the dough until it comes together. Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Dust some flour on top and pat it into a 9-inch (23 cm) round disc, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick.
Using a floured knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges and arrange them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom. Remove from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the scones and let it stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure the scones are completely cooled before drizzle the glaze over. To make mini scones, you can divide the dough into two equal portions. Then pat into 1/2 inch thick disc and cut each disc into 8 mini wedges. This will yield 16 mini scones. You should be able to find candied/sweetened dried ginger at regular supermarkets.

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