a strawberry weekend
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!
