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Strawberries and Cream Scones Recipe

Strawberries and Cream Scones Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these scrumptious Strawberries and Cream Scones! These tender scones are bursting with juicy strawberries and topped with a sweet cream glaze.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Tiny pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon or less)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
  3. Work in butter: Cut cold butter into small cubes and work it into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and cream. Add to the flour/butter mixture and stir until just moistened.
  5. Add strawberries: Gently fold in the fresh strawberries.
  6. Shape and cut dough: Shape the dough into an 8-inch circle, then cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Prepare for baking: Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
  8. Bake: Bake for 18 minutes until light golden brown.
  9. Make glaze: Whisk together heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt for the glaze.
  10. Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the scones and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can freeze these scones for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in the oven before serving.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the glaze to your liking by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar.

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