Ingredients and Directions


2 cups all−purpose flour

1 egg

6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Butter or margarine

2 tablespoons grated orange peel

3/4 cup buttermilk

In large bowl, stir together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, ginger, soda and salt. With 2 knives or pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until particles are fine. Stir in orange peel. With fork, beat together egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture and mix. Divide in 2 parts. Turn each onto heavily floured surface; knead lightly with floured hands. Pat into circles 5/8−inch thick and with floured knife, cut into 6 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon remaining sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until golden, about 14 minutes.

Serve split with butter and/or jelly.

Source : http://freecookingrecipes.net