Gingerbread Scones Gift Bag

---

A wonderful treat to give at christmas. I made this to go in my gingerbread gift bag for all the teachers, along with gingerbread caramel corn recipe #118625, gingerbread truffles recipe #139735, and crockpot apple butter recipe #93886.

---

Steps

---

In a large bowl combine flour , brown sugar , baking powder , ginger , cinnamon , salt , soda , cloves and nutmeg.

---

Using a pastry blender , cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

---

For each gift , measure about 1-3 / 4 cups of the mixture into a self-sealing plastic bag or airtight container.

---

Seal bags or containers.

---

Include recipe directions for scones with each gift.

---

Recipe directions: pour gingerbread mix from gift bag or container into a medium bowl.

---

Make a well in center of dry mixture.

---

Combine 1 beaten egg , 2 tablespoons milk , and 1 tablespoon molasses.

---

Add to dry mixture.

---

Stir just until moistened.

---

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.

---

Quickly knead dough by folding and pressing it gently for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is almost smooth.

---

Pat or lightly roll dough into a 6-inch circle.

---

Cut into 6 wedges.

---

Plae wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

---

Brush with milk.

---

Sprinkle with coarse or granulated sugar.

---

Bake in a 400f o.

---

Ingredients

---

all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, shortening