Strawberry Scones 2

By TrayH

Tender orange-scented scones studded with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 large orange, zested and juiced (to produce 1/4 cup of juice)
• 3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp coarse sugar (optional)

Details

Adapted from jasonandshawnda.com

Preparation

Step 1

* Spread chopped strawberries (I quartered medium strawberries and then cut them in half for 8 pieces) on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.

* Freeze at least 30 minutes.

* Preheat oven to 400.

* Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt on low speed.

* With mixer running, gradually add cubes of butter and orange zest until the mixture is crumbly and studded with flour - butter bits about the size of small peas (you can do this by hand as well).

* Add frozen strawberries, orange juice, and yogurt.

* Mix just until all ingredients are incorporated. The dough will be very stiff.

* Turn dough out onto a lightly floured flat surface.

* Pat dough into a rectangle 1-inch thick.

* Cut in half down the long side and then into thirds down the short side. Cut each square into triangles for 12 scones.

* Sprinkle scones with coarse sugar, if using.

* Place scones on a lined baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and no longer sticky in the middle.

* Will keep ~3 days in a tightly covered container.