Ginger Date Scones


Although i've tweaked it slightly, the original of this recipe was found in the 2009 betty crocker cookbooklet, fall baking.

Steps


Preheat oven to 425 degrees f.
In medium bowl , whisk together flour , sugar , baking powder , baking soda & salt.
With pastry blender cut in the cold butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk until dough forms a ball , then stir in dates & ginger.
On an ungreased baking sheet & using a 1 / 3 cup measure , drop dough 1 inch apart , then sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown , then immediately remove from the baking sheet !.
Best served warm !.

Ingredients


all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, buttermilk, dates, crystallized ginger, granulated sugar