strawberry scones

How To Make strawberry scones

• Step 1
  Wash the strawberries. Cut into 1/4 inch dice. Lay the diced berries on several layers of absorbent paper towels, spreading them out evenly. Cover with another layer of 3 absorbent paper towels. Pat the berries firmly and allow them to sit for 15 minutes before putting them in the batter.
• Step 2
  Preheat the oven to 400F, with the rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place the heavy cream in the freezer for 10 minutes, to get it very cold.
• Step 3
  Melt the 1/2 cup butter in the microwave until it is completely melted. Set aside to cool while continuing with the next steps.
• Step 4
  Add the orange zest, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the diced strawberries and stir gently to coat. Make a well in the center of the mixture
• Step 5
  Remove the cream from the freezer and combine it with the melted butter. Stir with a fork until the butter forms small clumps.
• Step 6
  Pour the butter mixture into the well in the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a rubber spatula, from the bottom up, until the flour mixture is incorporated and the mixture pulls away from the sides. Don't overmix, but be sure the flour is incorporated. If it gets too hard to do without destroying the berries, add up to an extra tablespoon of the cream.
• Step 7
  Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet in 1/4 to 1/3 cup mounds. Using an ice cream scoop makes this easier.
• Step 8
  Bake for 15 minutes. Prepare the glaze during baking time.
• Step 9
  Combine the glaze ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then to a steady simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until it is reduced and starting to thicken and get syrupy. Remove from heat.
• Step 10
  After the 15 minute bake time is up, remove the scones from the oven. Brush each scone with the glaze. Use all of it. Be gentle! Return to the oven for3-5 minutes or until they are golden.
• Step 11
  Remove from oven and transfer scones to a cooling rack. Let cool for about 10 mintues so the glaze can set.
• Step 12
  PRESENTATION NOTE: for a prettier scone, you can embed a few more pieces of diced berry on the outside of the unbaked scones, so they show afer baking.
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