Ingredients
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- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup cold butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tsp milk (for brushing)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan butter, for icing)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (for icing)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in molasses and milk until just combined into a sticky dough.
- Shape dough into a circle about 3/4" thick on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Optionally, drizzle icing over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg