Spicy Gingerbread Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup milk
1 egg white, beaten
sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir together first 8 ingredients.
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs and make a well in the center.
In a small bowl, stir together egg yolk, molasses and milk.
Add to center of flour mixture and combine with a fork, mix well.
Mixture will be dry in texture.
Turn dough onto lighlty floured surface.
Quickly knead dough for 10-12 strokes or till nearly smooth.
Pat into a 7\" circle and cut in 8 wedges.
Arrange wedges one inch apart on ungreased sheet.
Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 400 for 12-15 minutes till light brown.
Best when served warm.