Strawberries and Cream Scones

Ingredients

• •2¼ teaspoons baking powder
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• •1 egg
• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •⅓ cup granulated sugar
• •½ cup heavy cream
• •1 lemon
• •2 tablespoons milk
• •powdered sugar
• •¾ teaspoon salt
• •1 pint strawberries

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. 2Cube and chill butter.
3. 3Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt, and cinnamon) in a large bowl.
4. 4With your fingertips work the butter into the flour mixture.
5. 5Make a well in the center of the butter and flour mixture.
6. 6Add the heavy cream.
7. 7Stir.
8. 8Add a tablespoon of milk.
9. 9Stir until the dough is moistened but not wet.
10. 10Add the diced strawberries.
11. 11Gently work the strawberries into the dough.
12. 12Knead it together.
13. 13Pat into an 8 inch circle.
14. 14Cut triangles. Do not be afraid of using flour, excess flour can always be dusted off.
15. 15Transfer scones to a parchment lined baking sheet.
16. 16Brush with egg wash.
17. 17Bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes or until the tops and edges are golden.
18. 18Cool on a cooling rack.
19. 19Drizzle with glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a bit of liquid of your choice)