Ginger Beer Scones

•  Dough:
• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour + more for dusting
•  ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tspbaking soda
•  ½ tsp. baking powder
•  ½ tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tbspgrated lemon zest
• 2 tspgrated fresh ginger
•  ½ cup buttermilk
•  ¼ cup Oktoberfest beer
• 1stick unsalted butter, melted
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•  Topping:
• 1 tbspOktoberfest beer
• 1 tbspgranulated sugar
•  ¼ tsp. kosher salt

Preparation

1. 1.

   To make the dough: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and ginger. Add the buttermilk, beer, and melted butter. Using a fork, stir until the dough is just combined. Flour a clean, dry work surface. Turn out the dough. Divide it into 2 equal pieces. Form each piece into a 1-inch-thick disk. Cut each disk into 6 equal wedges. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet.

2. 2.

   To top: Brush the top of each scone with the beer. Sprinkle with the sugar and salt. Bake until the scones are lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm.