Strawberry Scones - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
2/3 cup milk
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F.
Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and orange peel in a large bowl and mix well.
Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or rub together with fingers until crumbly.
Stir in the strawberries.
Gradually stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
Gather into a loose ball and knead lightly on a lightly floured surface.
Pat out into a 7 inch round,about 3/4 inch thick.
The dough will be sticky.
Cut into 8 wedges and place 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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