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Strawberry Scones
These homemade strawberry scones are a wonderful morning treat that comes together quickly. Fresh chopped strawberries add bright pockets of sweetness to the tender, crumbly dough. They are perfect to bake ahead and keep on hand for busy weekday breakfasts. Serve them warm right out of the oven, or pack them plain for a kid-friendly snack.
Ingredients
- 300g plain flour
- 50g white sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 50g cold butter
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 75g strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan (220°C or Gas Mark 7) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2Whisk the plain flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
- 3Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Rub the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 4Pour in the semi-skimmed milk, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- 5Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the dough, being careful not to crush the fruit.
- 6Divide the dough into 9 equal portions and shape them into rough rounds. Dust your hands with a little extra flour if the dough feels too sticky to handle.
- 7Arrange the scones on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown.
- 8Let the scones cool on the tray for a few minutes before serving.