STRAWBERRY AND CREAM SCONES
These tender scones, studded with fresh strawberries, sport an unusual glaze. Based on granulated sugar rather than confectioners', and tinted gold by a very high percentage of vanilla, the topping gives the scones a nicely crunchy finish. They're the perfect vehicle for a dollop of double Devon cream and a dab of jam (try strawberry-rhubarb or my strawberry jam recipe #388115). Strawberry and Cream Scones are great served warm, slathered in Honey Thyme Butter recipe #428651 or my Homemade Lemon Clotted Cream recipe #453683. From KingArthurRecipes.com.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 8-18 scones
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets, or a full-size or mini-scone pan.
- To make the scones: In a blender or food processor, process 1/2 cup of the strawberries with the half and half or cream until the mixture is smooth. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the butter, using your fingertips, a fork or a pastry blender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the strawberry/half and half mixture, the egg, and the vanilla extract. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the 2/3 cup diced strawberries and stir just until everything is well-combined. This is a wet, sticky dough, good for drop scones.
- Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets; each scone should be about the size of a golf ball. A tablespoon cookie scoop is exactly the right size for this task. Or divide the dough among the compartments of the scone pan of your choice. Bake the scones until they're golden brown, 15 to 16 minutes (on a baking sheet or in a mini-scone pan), or 18 to 20 minutes (in a standard scone pan). Remove the scones from the oven when they're beginning to brown around the edges. Break one open, just to be sure; they should be moist, but not gummy, at the center.
- To make the topping: As soon as you remove the scones from the oven, make the topping. Combine the sugar and water in a very small (e.g., 1/4- to 1/3-cup size) microwave-safe bowl, stirring until the sugar is moistened. Heat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, until the mixture is bubbly. Carefully remove from the microwave (sugar syrup is very hot), and stir in the vanilla. Stir until the mixture smoothes out. Drizzle or brush the topping over the hot scones.
- Yield: 8 to 18 scones, depending on your choice of pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 370.6, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 12.3, Protein 4.5
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Monie Monie
[email protected]I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Deangelo Petties
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Manolito Fernandez
[email protected]I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.
Ezeneri Obiageli
[email protected]These scones were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Malik Maqsood
[email protected]The scones were good, but I think I would have liked them better with a different type of fruit.
Mamello Mellow
[email protected]These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.
Keith Perkins
[email protected]Not a fan of the cream, but the scones themselves were great.
SoHel Vai
[email protected]I made these scones for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I sold out in no time. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Shoail Malakzai
[email protected]These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Nakate Vivian
[email protected]Meh.
Bishal Tamang Official
[email protected]These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. The strawberry and cream flavors were perfect together, and the scones were just the right amount of sweetness.
turn Korea
[email protected]So easy to make and turned out fantastic!! A new favorite recipe!!
Victor Carmon
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The scones were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cream added a rich, creamy flavor that complemented the scones perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again!