Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. It's important to keep the butter cold for flaky scones.1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh strawberries into the flour and butter mixture. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the scones tough.1 cup fresh strawberries
- In a separate small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the heavy cream, large egg, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a fork or a spatula, gently stir until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and a bit sticky. Again, avoid overmixing.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently bring the dough together with your hands, patting it into a rough circle about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.2 cups all-purpose flour
- Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the dough into 6 to 8 wedges. Alternatively, you can use a round biscuit cutter for a more traditional shape, re-patting the scraps lightly once if necessary.
- Carefully transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. If desired, lightly brush the tops of the scones with a little extra heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a beautiful, crystallized finish.1/2 cup heavy cream, coarse sugar
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and the centers are cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center of a scone should come out clean.
- Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Enjoy your freshly baked Strawberries Cream Scones Pure Bliss warm, ideally with a dollop of clotted cream or whipped cream and a drizzle of strawberry jam.
Notes
Leftover scones are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes. Freeze for up to 2 months.
