"Scones are sweeter cousins to biscuits. Scones to have sugar added and they are so versatile. I added fresh, chopped strawberries to the dough. They are fantastic with a cup of hot coffee or tea. You can even freeze them, and bake later...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup strawberries (or other fruit)
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3 tablespoons sugar (granulated; sweeten the fruit to taste)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons butter (in cubes, slightly softened)
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2/3 cup buttermilk (cold; or half and half)
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1 tablespoon sugar (or turbinado sugar)