Strawberries and Cream Scones

Ingredients

• •2¼ teaspoons baking powder
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• •1 egg
• •2 cups flour
• •⅓ cup granulated sugar
• •½ cup heavy cream
• •1 lemon
• •2 tablespoons milk
• •powdered sugar
• •¾ teaspoon salt
• •1 pint strawberries

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425F. Cube and chill butter.
2. 2Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt, and cinnamon) in a large bowl. With your fingertips work the butter into the flour mixture. Make a well in the center of the butter and flour mixture.
3. 3Add the heavy cream and stir.
4. 4Add a tablespoon of milk and stir until the dough is moistened but not wet.
5. 5Add the diced strawberries. Gently work the strawberries into the dough and knead it together. Pat into an 8 inch circle and cut triangles. Do not be afraid of using flour, excess flour can always be dusted off.
6. 6Transfer scones to a parchment lined baking sheet.
7. 7Brush with egg wash.
8. 8Bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes or until the tops and edges are golden. Cool on a cooling rack.
9. 9Drizzle with glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a bit of liquid of your choice)