STRAWBERRIES 'N' CREAM SCONES

Strawberries 'n' Cream Scones image

This strawberry scones recipe is rich with cream and packed with berry goodness. If you are like me, you won't be able to eat just one! -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead five times. Gently knead in strawberries, about five times. Pat into an 8-in. circle; brush with egg and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cut into eight wedges. , Separate wedges and place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.