Orange Ginger Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, cold
1 egg
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel, grated

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the flour, 2 TBLS sugar, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine the egg, sour cream, and orange peel; add to crumb mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
Divide dough in half.
Pat each portion into a 7\" circle; cut each into 6 wedges.
Seperate wedges and place 1\" apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.