Strawberry Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. strawberries
2 1/4 c. flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Cut strawberries into 1/2-inch slices (makes 1 cup); set aside.
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in strawberries.
Toss well to coat.
Add milk.
Stir lightly with a fork until mixture holds together.
With floured hands, gently form into a ball.
On a floured board with a floured rolling pin, roll out dough 1/2 inch thick.
Cut into circles with a biscuit cutter.
Place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
Serve warm.
Makes 12 scones.