Fresh Strawberry Scones

Quick and easy, these scones highlight fresh, sweet berries....

Fresh Strawberry Scones

Ingredients:

2-1/2 C flour

2 rounded T sugar

1 T baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1 stick butter, cut into small pieces

1 C sliced strawberries

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 C heavy cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Use a pastry cutter to incorporate butter.  Gently fold in strawberries. Mix in eggs and heavy cream until just moistened.

Transfer dough to a parchment-covered baking sheet. Pat in a 3/4-inch thick circle.  Cut into 8 wedges.  Brush wedges with additional heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden.