Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, divided
  • 8 oz. small strawberries, quartered or cut into eighths, if large
  • 1 c. confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon Amaretto liqueur

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks until coarse, irregular crumbs form. Add 3/4 cup cream and stir just until dough holds together when squeezed (add an additional tablespoon cream if it seems too dry). Toss with strawberries.
Step 3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until dough comes together. Shape into two 1-inch-thick disks. Cut into 8 wedges each and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining tablespoon cream.
Step 4
Bake until edges are golden brown, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Step 5
Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and Amaretto in a bowl, adding more Amaretto if needed until it is able to be drizzled. Just before serving, drizzle over scones.