Ginger Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Butter
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. In large bowl, stir together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt.
2. With 2 knives or pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until particles are fine.
3. Stir in orange peel.
4. With fork, beat together egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture and mix. Divide into 2 parts. Turn each onto heavily floured surface; knead lightly with floured hands. Pat into circles 5/8 inch thick and with floured knife, cut into 6 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon remaining sugar.
6. Bake at 425 degrees F until golden, about 14 minutes.
7. Serve split with butter and/or jelly.