Gift Jar Gingerbread Scone Mix Recipe

Directions:

1. Prepare the dry mix by combining the flour, sugar, baking powder and spices in a bowl.
2. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Place the dry mix into a small jar.
4. A single batch yields about 1 1/2 cups of dry mix, so pick an appropriately sized jar.
5. Prepare a tag that lists the following ingredients: 1 jar (1 1/2 cups) gingerbread scone mix, then list the wet mix ingredients as noted in the ingredients section.
6. Include the following instructions on the tag and attach to your gift jar: In a medium bowl, empty the contents jar of gingerbread scone mix.
7. In a separate bowl, combine 2 Tbsp milk, 1 Tbsp molasses and 1 beaten egg.
8. Add the wet mix to the dry mix and stir to combine.
9. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until the dough is smooth.
10. Roll the dough into a 6 inch circle and cut it into 4 wedges.
11. Place wedges on an ungreased baking sheet.
12. Brush tops with luke warm water and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
13. Bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven until scones are slightly browned on top.
14. Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack.
15. Serve.
16. Notes: Gift jars can be stored for up to 6 weeks at room temp or up to 6 months if frozen.