Strawberry Scones

Name: Strawberry Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 scones
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 2/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 scones

Test Kitchen Approved

Strawberries and cream are a natural pairing, and this strawberry scone recipe packs plenty of both. Enjoy them warm and fresh, while the local strawberries are in season!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream just until moistened.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 times. Gently knead in strawberries, about 5 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle; brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut into 8 wedges.
Separate wedges and place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 233 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This strawberry scones recipe is rich with cream and packed with berry goodness. If you are like me, you won't be able to eat just one! —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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