Dried Fruit and Ginger Scones

Health score
1%
Dried Fruit and Ginger Scones
45 min.
8
273kcal

Suggestions

These scones are a delightful treat for breakfast or brunch. They are packed with dried fruit and ginger, giving them a sweet and slightly spicy flavor. The combination of cake flour and all-purpose flour creates a tender and fluffy texture, while the double-acting baking powder ensures a perfect rise. The dough comes together quickly and easily, and the end result is a delicious and impressive treat that is perfect for any occasion.

The recipe is very versatile and can be adapted to your taste preferences. You can experiment with different types of dried fruit, such as apricots, raisins, or even tropical fruits like mango or pineapple. You can also adjust the amount of sugar and butter to make them more or less indulgent. For a savory twist, you can add some shredded cheese or herbs.

These scones are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. Simply reheat them in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes to enjoy that fresh-baked taste and texture. Serve them with a pat of butter, some jam, or a dollop of clotted cream for an extra special treat.

Ingredients

  • tbsp double-acting baking powder 
  • tbsp butter cut into cubes
  • cup cake flour 
  • 0.3 cup candied ginger chopped
  • 0.3 cup apples dried
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried chopped
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 tsp salt 
  • tbsp sugar 
  • 0.8 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • spatula
  • pizza cutter
  • pizza stone
  • dough scraper

Directions

  1. Position a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 425F. If you will be baking on a pizza stone, put it in the oven to preheat as well. If you will be using a cookie sheet, line it with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Whisk together the flours, baking powder, 3 TB of the sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers, until the largest chunks of butter are the size of small peas.
  4. Pour in the cream and milk (or just use all cream, if you have it) and mix it around with a fork until an evenly hydrated, extremely sticky dough forms.
  5. Add the fruits and mix again until evenly distributed (you may have to work a bit to break up the ginger pieces).Dump the sticky mass out onto a well-floured board.
  6. Sprinkle a little flour on top as well, then pat the dough out into a circle about 1-inch thick. Try not to add too much flour, lest they become dense and tough. Dip a pizza cutter or other thin, sharp knife into flour, then cut the circle into 8 equal sized pieces. You may need to scrape off and re-flour your slicing instrument between slices.Using a bench scraper, a thin spatula, or (if you are brave) your hands, relocate your 8 scones to your prepared baking vessel, spacing them a half inch or so apart (they will puff and rise a little bit, but not tremendously).
  7. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1 TB of sugar.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until lightly golden on top and cooked through.Cool at least 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Eat warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories273kcal
Protein6.62%
Fat36.24%
Carbs57.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.88
Glycemic Load
17.2
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.5908695652174%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:272.91kcal
13.65%
Fat:11.08g
17.04%
Saturated Fat:6.76g
42.28%
Carbohydrates:39.3g
13.1%
Net Carbohydrates:38.06g
13.84%
Sugar:14.97g
16.63%
Cholesterol:30.23mg
10.08%
Sodium:376.1mg
16.35%
Protein:4.55g
9.11%
Selenium:12.31µg
17.58%
Calcium:129.53mg
12.95%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.35%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.03%
Phosphorus:95.83mg
9.58%
Folate:34.31µg
8.58%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.26%
Vitamin A:368.49IU
7.37%
Iron:1.12mg
6.2%
Vitamin B3:1.16mg
5.78%
Fiber:1.23g
4.94%
Copper:0.06mg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.01%
Magnesium:11.9mg
2.97%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.66%
Potassium:91.87mg
2.62%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.51%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.49%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.47%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.71%
Vitamin K:1.39µg
1.32%