Ginger Scones

Elementary yet appetizing, these scones willingly get eaten, from breakfast to dessert. Try the lavender version too!

Ingredients

• 375 ml white flour
• 15 ml baking powder
• 45 ml sugar
• 90 ml cold butter
• 180 ml milk, at room temperature
• 6 drops Aliksir ginger essential oil
• 30 ml candied ginger, chopped (optional)
• 30 ml chia or poppy seeds (optional)

Preparation

1. Cover a baking sheet with parchemin paper.
2. Place the oven rack in the middle and preheat at 350 ºF.
3. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
4. Incorporate the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender (or two butter knives).
5. Add the milk and knead just enough to get a smooth dough. Add a little flour if necessary.
6. Place the dough on a floured work surface.
7. Still handling as little as possible, roll the dough with the hands into a circle about 2 cm thick.
8. Cut pieces with a pastry cutter (or cut into slices, like a pizza).
9. Place the scones on the baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the scones start to brown.
11. Ideally, serve warm with hot tea.