Strawberries and Cream Scones

By MelanieAnn

Serve warm with softened butter, jam, creme fraiche or just as they are.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cake flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup strawberries, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Details

Adapted from AllRecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.

3. Cut butter into small cubes and blend into flour mixture with a pastry cutter until it resembles oatmeal.

4. Add orange zest and strawberries, then slowly and gradually add cream while mixing with a fork.

5. As soon as flour starts to come together into a dough, remove from bowl and form into a ball.

6. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4 or 5 times. Then shape with hands or a rolling pin into a 4x10-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 6 or 7 triangles and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

7. Place in oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.