Whole-Wheat Ginger Scones Recipe (2024)

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Carol

Did you add coconut oil as a solid or a liquid? Makes a difference

Mary

Don't know what happened with Roni's but I have made this recipe many times and it always comes out great. Lately I've been adding 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans and a little orange rind. If you chop the pecans too fine they disappear in the dough in the food processor.

natalie

I don’t have air conditioning. The difference between making these in a 68-degree vs a 70-degree (or above) house can’t be ignored! Coconut oil starts to soften at the higher temp. I made these flawlessly 4 times in a cooler home. The first time the temp hit 70, I had to add ~1/4 C. flour to make the dough the right texture for shaping. I wouldn’t try this recipe if my coconut oil was any looser or melted. Cool weather baking only!Crasins or dried tart cherries are good subs for ginger. Yum!

erin

Regular whole wheat on hand worked well. Like another review suggested, I skipped the food processor and cut in cold coconut oil with a pastry blender. Perfect balance of sweetness in my taste. Next time I will add a touch of lemon zest although you don't need it.

ml

made following changes:* cut recipe in half* melted butter instead of coconut oil* skip honey and ginger* add 40g grated gruyere (plus more for sprinkling on top)* add about 1/3 cup leftover caramelized onionsobviously an entirely different but delicious outcome; goes to show how flexible this recipe is as a template

Silicon Valley Chicken Farmer

I love these scones so much, because I love ginger! I make them over and over. Modify by chilling coconut oil, adding nuts, using almond milk plus 1 t vinegar for buttermilk (so it's vegan). Use Bobs Red Mill regular whole wheat flour. Whirl candied ginger w/sugar in processor. Add 1 t. each powdered ginger and cinnamon, grated fresh ginger. Sprinkle some regular sugar on top. Once added some grated dark chocolate and powdered cocoa to make chocolate ginger scones. Perfect amount of sweetness.

Jeanne

Used butter, because that’s what I had. Lovely, light scone.

e. f.

Made as written. Easy and delicious, nice crisp exterior, tender interior.

vancy b

Tried both baking and frying and hands down latkes are made to be fried. If you want them to have the texture of potato kugel than by al means bake them

Snowball

Really, really good. Added a few pecans but otherwise followed the recipe. My go to scone recipe now.

Mitzi

Just made these for the first time and they're yummy! The recipe seems quite forgiving with general substitutions. Really appreciated having the ingredient weights. Next time I think I'll cut into eight pieces instead of 12 so they'll be bigger.

rachael

Spooned batter into eighths into a greased Lodge cast iron wedge pan and came out beautifully! Towards longer end of bake time since these are double the size. We enjoy with dried cherries instead of ginger.

Kathleen

A truly delicious breakfast scone with jam, cheese and pears. When I read this recipe in a hurry in the morning, I was thinking coconut oil meant liquid oil. No coconut oil in the pantry, so I used canola oil. The result was a fantastically buttery scone. I used whole wheat pastry flour, raisins and ginger and cinnamon in the dough. Who knew that liquid oil rather than a fat like butter or solid coconut oil would yield a super result. Easier, too.

SLB

10-11-21 Used goat cheese yogurt. NO sugar added. Used butter instead.

Stef

These turned out great and are the perfect pairing with my person’s homemade chai. This recipe is about to become a staple of our household.

erin

Regular whole wheat on hand worked well. Like another review suggested, I skipped the food processor and cut in cold coconut oil with a pastry blender. Perfect balance of sweetness in my taste. Next time I will add a touch of lemon zest although you don't need it.

Delish

I replaced the additional raw sugar & honey with 8 chopped majool dates, froze the coconut oil (then the flour as someone suggested) and these where some of the best scones I’ve had. A very delicate sweet taste with a hint of salt ( how I like my pie crust too). Lovely texture and delicate crumb.

Jody

Super special safer at home edition: used 75g grapefruit juice combined with 80g soy milk. Also used 10g grapefruit zest and 60g of finely diced ginger and subbed maple syrup for agave. Well, guess what? It was a super fab vegan treat. Happy to have found a use for my crisper's sad grapefruits and ginger. Used the rest of the juice with gin. Recommended recipe for riffing!

Meg

Freeze the coconut oil first, in individual Tbls, then cut in using crossing knives and fingers. The consistency comes out very similar to butter. Also, put the sheet w/ the prepared scones in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking. A splash of ginger juice and sparkling sugar on top. Excellent! Great basic non-butter, whole wheat scone w/ wh to use different add-ins.

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FAQs

What is better for scones buttermilk or heavy cream? ›

Heavy Cream or Buttermilk: For the best tasting pastries, stick with a thick liquid such as heavy cream or buttermilk. I usually use heavy cream, but if you want a slightly tangy flavor, use buttermilk.

Why are my scones not fluffy? ›

Not using enough leavening agent. Placing scones far away from each other on the baking tray. Not preheating the oven before putting in the scones. Low-quality ingredients.

Why do you put baking soda in scones? ›

It's important to note that premade self-raising flours can vary in quality and potency based on brand and age, as leavening agents can lose their effectiveness over time. For instance, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) forms carbon dioxide gas when heated, which helps baked goods rise.

What are Victoria scones? ›

Victoria scones are also sometimes called empire scones and are a cake baked to celebrate Queen Victoria's coronation and Jubilee. The scone is shaped into a round with a cross cut across the top. A glace cherry is placed in the center of each segment. To represent the jewels in her crown.

What to avoid when making scones? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Scones
  1. Using anything but cold ingredients. The secret to the flakiest scones is to start with cold ingredients — cold butter, cold eggs, and cold cream. ...
  2. Only using all-purpose flour. ...
  3. Overmixing the dough. ...
  4. Not chilling the dough before baking. ...
  5. Baking them ahead of time.
May 1, 2019

What is the secret to making good scones? ›

7 Baking Tips for Making Better Scones
  • For a better rise, use cold butter — or even frozen butter. ...
  • When it comes to mixing, don't overdo it; mix until the dough just comes together. ...
  • Use pastry flour for the lightest scones. ...
  • "Once you've shaped your scones, chill them before baking," Youngman says.
Jun 28, 2023

What is the best flour for scones? ›

The secret is using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. It's lower in protein and makes for ultra-tender scones. If you don't have any on hand, you can easily make your own using all-purpose flour and cornstarch (see the FAQs below). For a kid-friendly twist, don't miss my chocolate chip scones.

Should you chill scone dough before baking? ›

Not chilling the dough before baking: to really ace your scones, it helps to chill your dough again before it's baked. Using cold ingredients does help, but your hands will warm up the dough when you're working with it and the extra step of chilling will help you get the best result.

How do you make scones rise higher? ›

Factors That Help Scones Rise with Flaky Layers:
  1. Layers and pockets of cold butter.
  2. Baking powder and baking soda.
  3. Clean knife cuts when shaping the dough.
  4. High oven temperature.
May 10, 2023

Should you sift flour for scones? ›

The less you knead the mix, the less the gluten will tighten up – which means your scones will stay loose and crumbly, rather than tight and springy. Make sure you sieve the flour and baking powder into your bowl. This means that the two will be well mixed together, which gives you a better chance of an even rise.

Why do you rub butter into flour for scones? ›

Why? When cold butter is rubbed into the flour, it creates flaky pockets of flavour (which soft, room temperature butter can't do). Once the cold butter and liquid (e.g milk) hits the oven, the water in the butter and cold liquid begins evaporating.

What is the best raising agent for a scone? ›

The two come in combination as bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) is an alkaline and needs the addition of an acid, such as cream of tartar, to create the carbon dioxide that causes the scones to rise. The amount of cream of tartar - 4 1/2 teaspoons - is correct.

What is a Cornish scone? ›

In Devon, the scones are split in two and topped with cream followed by jam. In Cornwall, the split scones are topped with jam and then cream. While it doesn't necessarily affect the flavor of the cream tea, it's simply the order of the ingredients that are different.

What are Irish scones made of? ›

Irish scones are close relatives to English scones. They are made with a simple combination of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk. Dried currants or raisins are a common addition and sometimes an egg is added to the dough to enrich it.

Why are Utah scones different? ›

While the American and English scone is made with a scraggly dough of butter, flour, salt, and eggs, Utah scones are made with yeast and no butter. The yeast adds flavor and rise to this scone, making the dough more airy and sweet.

What happens if you use heavy cream instead of buttermilk? ›

Heavy cream, on the other hand, “is not acidic, and therefore does not react in the same way with baking soda as buttermilk does.” It won't help baked goods rise, but what it can do is “thicken or whiten sauces (e.g., alfredo sauce), soups (e.g., chowder), sour cream, and puddings.

Can I use heavy cream instead of buttermilk? ›

If you've ever used store-bought buttermilk, then you know it's pretty thick. To get this quick and easy substitute as close to the consistency of the real thing, I recommend using whole milk or even heavy cream. If all you have on hand is 2% milk, that will work–thinner buttermilk is still better than nothing.

Why do you need heavy cream for scones? ›

Cream scones are made with heavy cream only, whereas regular scones are made with butter, and also a bit of liquid like cream or buttermilk. Cream scones are easier to make, and the cream makes them extra rich, with a tender, softer texture.

Do scones contain buttermilk? ›

Buttermilk: This is the key to the scones' phenomenal texture. If you do not have buttermilk and can't get it, use this substitution: Place 1½ teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar in a liquid measuring cup. Add enough whole or 2% milk to bring the mixture to ½ cup. Stir it, then let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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