Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Scones

Name: Strawberries 'n' Cream Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 2/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons coarse sugar

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 scones.

This strawberry scones recipe is rich with cream and packed with berry goodness. If you are like me, you won't be able to eat just one! —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream just until moistened.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 times. Gently knead in strawberries, about 5 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle; brush with egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut into 8 wedges.
3. Separate wedges and place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 233 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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