Citrus Ginger Scones

• all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• grated lemon peel1⁄4 teaspoon
• chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces↗11 tablespoons
• whipping cream, plus↗3⁄4 cup
• whipping cream↗2 tablespoons
• diced crystallized ginger2⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   preheat oven to 400 and lightly flour baking sheet.

2. 2

   blend flour, sugar, backing powder, and lemon peel in processor.

3. 3

   add butter using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. 4

   transfer mixture to large bowl and make well in center then add 3/4 cup cream, using fork to stir until just moist.

5. 5

   Mix in ginger.

6. 6

   transfer dough to flowered surface and knead gently until smooth, about 8 turns. divide dough in half and pat each portion into 3/4 inch thick round.

7. 7

   Cut each round into 6 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons cream.

8. 8

   Bake scones until light brown, about 18 minutes.