Strawberry scones

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupStrawberries
cupAll-purpose flour(unsifted)
3tablespoonsSugar
2teaspoonsBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
6tablespoonsButter or margarine
cupMilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees, cut strawberries into ½ inch pieces-set aside. In large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter. With pastry blender or 2 knives cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in reserved strawberries; toss well to coat. Add milk all at once. With fork, lightly toss together until mixture holds together. With floured hands gently form into ball. On floured board with floured rolling pin roll out dough ½ inch thick. Cut dough into 2½ inch circles with floured biscuit cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes; serve warm with whipped cream.

From: bj333@... (Conrad Jay Bladey)