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Pumpkin Ginger Scones

Name: Pumpkin Ginger Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 5 tablespoons cold butter, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup canned pumpkin; 1/4 cup sour cream

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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8 scones

I made these lovely scones one day when looking for a way to use up leftover pumpkin, and I was so excited with the results. I often use my food processor to stir up the dough just until it comes together. It's so simple to prepare this way. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and baking soda. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, pumpkin and sour cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 249 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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