Strawberry Shortcake Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cut strawberries into 1/2-inch pieces and sprinkle with a little sugar to bring out the juices and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Cut butter into several pieces and add to flour mixture.

5. 5

   Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the butter looks like small peas.

6. 6

   Stir in strawberries and gently stir to coat.

7. 7

   Add milk and gently stir again until dough begins to form.

8. 8

   Using your hands, for a ball out of dough.

9. 9

   Then roll out on a floured board until 1/2-inch thick.

10. 10

    Cut the dough using a 2-inch or larger circle cutter.

11. 11

    Place on greased baking sheet and sprinkle tops with some sugar.

12. 12

    Bake 12 minutes or until golden.