Strawberry Scones
"Lightened-up Strawberry Scones offer a delightful morning treat and a perfect opportunity to enjoy those fresh summer strawberries!"
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup (half stick) frozen butter
- 3/4 cups 1% light buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tsp for topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Begin by setting your oven temperature to 400°F.
- 2
Take ¼ cup of sugar and set aside 1 tablespoon. Combine the strawberries with the reserved tablespoon of sugar and let them rest.
- 3
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, including the remaining sugar.
- 4
Grate the frozen butter into the flour using the larger holes of a box grater.
- 5
Stir the grated butter into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.
- 6
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- 7
Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a fork, mixing just until the dough is fully moistened. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- 8
Gently fold in the sugared strawberries.
- 9
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- 10
Scoop 8 equal portions of dough onto the baking sheet, making sure not to flatten or pack them down. Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over the tops. Bake for 18 minutes on the middle rack.
- 11
Once baked, allow the scones to cool for approximately 5 minutes before serving.
- 12
Optional: If you wish, drizzle a glaze over the scones by mixing powdered sugar with milk. For glaze details, refer to https://www.skinnytaste.com/delightful-apple-spiced-scones-with/.