Ginger Praliné Scones
 

Ginger Praliné Scones

 An original recipe by Valrhona Pastry Chef Sarah Tibbetts.
Category: Cakes and Tarts
Difficulty: Easy
 Makes (15) 2x2 in scones.

INGREDIENTS

Scone Dough
2 each lemons, zested
⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp raw cane sugar
2 ⅜ cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 ½ cups hazelnut flour
½ cup + 2 Tbsp crystallized ginger, chopped
½ cup + 1 ½ Tbsp Almond & Hazelnut Praliné
½ cup + 1 tsp butter (cold/cubed)
½ cup heavy cream
2 each egg yolks
3 each egg whites*

*Chef’s note: use the extra yolk from the third egg white to make an egg wash with 2 Tbsp of heavy cream.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Scone Dough

 

Assembly

 

  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Leaving it wrapped in the plastic wrap, roll it out gently to make a 11x8” rectangle.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and place the dough on a cutting board. Trim the edges to create an even rectangle, then cut the dough into 15 pieces (5 by 3, approx. 2x2” squares.
  • Place on a parchment lined baking tray and brush with egg wash.
  • Bake immediately* at 375ºF (190ºC) for 17-19 minutes, or until scones are lightly browned on the top and edges. Cool and serve.

*Chef’s note: the scones keep their shape when baked chilled. For best results, cut and bake immediately, or cut, place on a baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to bake.