Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/3 cup molasses1/4 cup 2% milk1 large egg, separated, room temperatureCoarse sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk molasses, milk and egg yolk until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Place wedges 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.
