Indulge in the warm and spicy flavors of these Gingerbread Scones, complemented with a delightful maple glaze. These scones are a perfect treat during chilly mornings or festive evenings.
Ingredients:
For the Gingerbread Scones:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar, light or dark
- 5 Tbs unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
- ¼ cup unsulphured molasses (not blackstrap)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cold heavy cream
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 Tbs pure maple syrup (avoid pancake syrup)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs milk (or adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions:
- Preparation: Start by lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and brown sugar.
- Cut in Butter: Introduce the cold butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to blend in the butter, continuing until the mix resembles small crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk the cold heavy cream and molasses. Pour this wet mixture into the flour mixture, and combine using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, just until large clumps form.
- Shape & Cut: Transfer your dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Mold it into an 8-inch diameter disc. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, slice the dough into 8 even triangles.
- Chill: Place the scone triangles onto your prepared baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Bake: As the scones chill, preheat your oven to 425°F. Once your oven reaches temperature and the scones are chilled, bake them for 15-18 minutes. They should emerge a beautiful golden brown.
- Glaze: For the glaze, whisk the sifted confectioners’ sugar with maple syrup and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually add milk until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle your warm scones with the maple glaze and enjoy!
Tip: These scones are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. The spicy gingerbread flavor combined with the sweet maple glaze creates a delightful contrast that's sure to please!
