Posted by Karen on December 08, 2000 at 18:32:54:
Gingerbread Scones Mix
(Makes enough for 3 gifts.)
3 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup shortening
Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder,
ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, cloves, and
nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening
with a pastry blender until mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container for
up to six weeks at room temperature, or for up to
six months in the freezer.
For each gift measure about 1 1/4 cups of mixture
into a container include the following directions for each gift:
In a medium bowl, place all of mixture, and make
a well in its center.
In a seperate bowl combine 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of molasses, and one beaten egg. Add this to the original mixture and stir until moistened. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and quickly knead the dough for 10-12 strokes or until dough is nearly
smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into a 6 inch circle and cut out 6 wedges.
Place wedges onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 400 degree farenheit oven for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are
brown.