Ginger Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F, and lightly oil a sheet pan.
2. 2
   Combine 2 tablespoons of the milk and the honey in a small saucepan over mediumlow heat, and stir until the honey is dissolved.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and keep warm.
4. 4
   Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
5. 5
   Add the butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using either a pastry blender or two forks, until coarse crumbs are formed.
6. 6
   Add the crystallized ginger, the remaining milk and warm honey mixture to the flour and gently mix just until a soft dough is formed.
7. 7
   Do not overmix.
8. 8
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 5 times.
9. 9
   Roll out the dough to form a thick 8-inch square.
10. 10
    Cut the square into quarters, diagonally.
11. 11
    Cut each quarter in half to make triangles.
12. 12
    Place the scones 1 inch apart on the sheet pan.
13. 13
    Bake for 15 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
14. 14
    Place them on a rack to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.