Gluten-Free Gingerbread-Orange Scones

 

So I haven’t been around here for awhile, not because I’ve stopped eating/cooking/baking but because I’ve started working. Yes, folks, there is hope for those with a Master’s degrees in the humanities.

And now that I’m working, Sundays become something rather special to me, likely because they’re the last respite before the work-week begins.

These scones are great to whip up in the morning, and they are sturdy enough to munch on during your morning commute! I made them in wedges, but next time I might try using a round drop-scones method, because these don’t rise an extraordinary amount. Orange extract is not in the original recipe, but it ended up being very tasty, especially in the glaze. I also added a dash of cloves and nutmeg.

~* Gluten-Free Gingerbread-Orange Scones *~

adapted from here

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1 cup sorghum flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cold Earth Balance
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup soy milk (try using unsweetened)
• 1 tsp orange extract
• dash of cloves, nutmeg (if desired)
• 1 egg, separated
• sugar

In a large bowl or food-processor, combine dry ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl combine molasses, orange extract, soy milk, and the egg yolk; add into dry mixture until just moistened.

Knead dough gently on a floured surface about 8 times. Pat into a round circle and cut into wedges, or drop batter into mounds. Place on a parchment-covered or greased baking sheet. Beat egg white until frothy; brush over scones and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Once cooled, drizzle with icing or a glaze. Whip up a glaze by combining about a cup of powdered sugar, and a dash of soy milk, and orange extract.

~ Happy Sunday! ~