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Flaky cherry scones fresh out of the oven for breakfast or brunch.

Strawberry Scones

Smiling young man outdoors in casual clothing on city street.Evan Smith
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar optional for topping
  • 1 large egg beaten for egg wash

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
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  • Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut in using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Flour and butter in a mixing bowl for baking, close-up photo.
  • Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to crush them.
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  • Pour in the half-and-half and stir until just combined; the dough will be sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until it comes together.
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  • Form the dough into a 7-inch round disc and cut into 8 equal wedges.
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  • Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scone.
  • Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
    Buttery strawberry scones being brushed with egg wash before baking in an oven.
  • Bake for 18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
    Buttery baked strawberry scones on baking sheet with parchment paper.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 328mgFiber: 1g
Keyword strawberry, strawberry scones
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