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Tender, buttery scones with fresh chopped strawberries and a crisp sugary topping, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (up to 4 cups can be used if dough is very sticky)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg (for dough)
  • 2/3 cup milk (almond, soy, nonfat, half-and-half, or heavy cream can be used)
  • 1 large egg (for brushing on top)
  • Granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, toss chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar until well coated; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients and cut in with a pastry cutter until small butter pieces are visible.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and milk.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon.
  7. Fold in sugared strawberries just until evenly distributed.
  8. Turn dough onto a clean surface, knead gently until smooth.
  9. Form dough into an 8-inch diameter circle on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Cut dough circle into 8 equal wedges and separate them on the baking sheet.
  11. Whisk remaining egg and brush over scone tops; sprinkle granulated sugar over the top.
  12. Bake scones for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
  13. Allow scones to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold and work quickly to maintain flaky texture., Dough can be sticky; add flour gradually up to 4 cups if needed to handle dough easily., Chop strawberries into small pieces to distribute evenly and prevent wet pockets., Scones are best served slightly warm but can be stored airtight at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen for up to 3 months., Variations include using other berries, different milk types, sugar topping substitutions (turbinado or powdered sugar), or adding a vanilla glaze after cooling.

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