Fresh Strawberry Scones Delightfully Fluffy Treat

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 4 cup unsalted cold butter, cubed
• 1 2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar mixed in)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg for egg wash
• to taste coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and chopped strawberries together.
5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat the dough into a disk about 1-inch thick.
7. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Beat the egg and brush it lightly over the tops of each scone, then sprinkle with coarse sugar for a crunchy finish.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.