Our Fourth of July weekend was fun filled, but mostly it was....
...filled with berries! Strawberry picking...
strawberry freezer jam...
Oh, so yummy, strawberries and cream scones...
Recipe follows:
Strawberries and Cream Scones
Preheat oven 425 degrees
2 c. flour
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
1 c. chopped, fresh strawberries
3/4 c. buttermilk (I use whole milk with 1 T. vinegar for sour milk)
Heavy cream for brushing on top
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- In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder.
-With pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Gently mix in strawberries.
- Add milk and stir in gently.
- On a floured surface, knead for about 2 minutes. Dough will be a little wet, so knead in a little of the surface flour.
- Pat into a 3/4" thick circle and cut into 8 pieces (like a pie)
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Place in prepared oven for 25 mins. or until golden brown on top.
ENJOY! ~ excellent with coffee of tea.
... and a strawberry quilted picture! I am still trying to find my "voice" with these little fabric pictures, but I really love making them! Stay tuned for more down the road!
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
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Yes, the scones are soooo good! Not so good for the hips though - lol! I guess I should cut back on how many I eat! Thanks for stopping by!
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Posted by: heather | July 14, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Those scones look yummy. Just found you via Soulemama.
Posted by: Thimbleina | July 12, 2008 at 07:33 AM
The jam and the scones both look amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I might just try it!
Posted by: Mary Smith | July 07, 2008 at 11:15 PM