Strawberries & Cream Scones

• 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, VERY cold and cut into tiny pieces
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

For the egg wash:

• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling

For glaze:

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Tiny pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon or less)

• Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar; mix well to combine.
• Cut the butter into small cubes then work it into the mixture (using your fingers, two forks, or a pastry cutter) until lit resembles a coarse meal.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg milk, and cream. Add to flour/butter mixture and use a fork to stir everything together until just moistened.
• Add strawberries and using a rubber spatula gently fold them into the dough. Don’t worry if some of the berries break up a bit.
• Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, floured work surface, then shape the dough into an 8-inch circle. *You may need to knead the mixture a few times to get it to a workable texture.
• Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2″ apart.
• Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash, then sprinkle the tops with sugar.
• Bake for 18 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. In the meantime you can make your glaze.

For the glaze:

• In a small bowl whisk together the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt. Drizzle over semi-warm scones and serve at once.

Credit: Baker by Nature