Ginger Scones
"Host an afternoon tea with a tray of these fruit-filled scones. Add a taste of sweet strawberries and thick crème fraîche for a decidedly civilized treat. Scones are made in a very similar fashion to biscuits although there is no shortening in the dough...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the creme fraiche:
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1/4 cup whipping cream (not ultrapasteurized)
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1/4 cup dairy sour cream
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For the Scones:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger or candied lemon peel or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 cup dried currants or chopped golden raisins
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1 1/4 cups whipping cream
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milk or whipping cream
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1/3 cup strawberry preserves
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