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At SBcanning, we realize people do like to have the occasional dessert, or scone, so we feel that we must offer these recipes, but modify or use the healthier products in these recipes. I have used this recipe for years, tried tested and true.
You can also make this recipe with whole wheat flour.

 

Pumpkin ginger scones

Pumpkin ginger scones

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Today, we are going to make Pumpkin Ginger Scones using a Nutri-flour.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 800 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Nutri-flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar (or sugar replacement Splenda)
  • 3 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped candied ginger (Hint: rinse off all the sugar on the ginger for less calories)
  • 1/2 cup puree pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup 1% milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter into Nutri- flour until the mixture forms crumbs.
  • Stir in ginger and raisins.
  • Beat eggs, pumpkin and milk.
  • Add liquid to dry ingredients stirring with fork to make a soft sticky dough.
  • Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times until smooth.
  • Roll dough to 3/4″ thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Place on baking sheet and into oven.
  • Bake at 425F oven 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

This is one of my favorite recipes for a brunch or teas, and even makes a good lunch box item.
Keyword scones