Gingerbread Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2
   Measure milk in a glass cup measure; add molasses to the 2/3 cup mark and stir to blend.
3. 3
   Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine granules.
5. 5
   Stir milk mixture and add; stir with a fork to form a smooth, rather soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and give 10-12 kneads.
7. 7
   Cut dough in half.
8. 8
   Knead each half briefly into a ball; turn smooth side up and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Pat each piece of dough into a 5-inch circle; cut into 6-8 wedges; leave sides touching.
10. 10
    Bake about 10 minutes or until medium brown.
11. 11
    Do not overbake.
12. 12
    Cool loosely wrapped in a cloth on a wire rack.
13. 13
    Makes 12 to 16 scones.