Strawberry Shortcake Scones Food

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice 1 cup of the strawberries and transfer to a small bowl. Add the lemon zest and mix well. Set aside.
• Halve or quarter the remaining strawberries and transfer to a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper; mix well. Let stand until juicy, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the heavy cream with the sour cream until just smooth. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Working over the bowl, grate the butter on the large holes of a box grater. Gently toss the butter with the dry ingredients, then stir in the sliced strawberries. Pour in the cream mixture and stir together until evenly moistened.
• Scrape the mixture onto a work surface and fold a few times until the dough comes together, then pat into a 2-inch-thick rectangle. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 6 equal scones. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each scone with sugar. Bake until puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whip the remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream with a whisk or electric mixer until stiff. Split the scones horizontally and fill with the whipped cream and juicy strawberries.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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• In large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
• Add butter and cut in with pastry blender (or hands) until mixture resembles crumbs.
• Toss in strawberries and coat lightly with flour.
• Add half and half and fold together gently until just begins to come together and form a soft dough. (Do not knead or over mix dough).
• Turn dough out onto floured surface and pat into a 1 inch thick rectangle.
• With sharp knife, cut rectangle into 6 squares, then cut squares on diagonal to form 12 traingles.
• Place scone on prepared baking sheet and bake 16-18 minutes or until cooked through and olden.
• Place sheet of parchment on work surface, then a cooling rack over top. Remove scones from pan to cooling rack. Cool about 10 minutes.
• GLAZE:.
• Make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla and half and half until smooth. (if glaze too thick, add more cream. If to thin, add more powdered sugar.
• Generously drizzle scones with glaze. (Glaze will firm up when completely cool.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SCONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. each flour and sugar.
• Mix remaining flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in medium bowl until blended. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and milk; stir until mixture forms soft dough. Stir in strawberry mixture.
• Drop tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, into 32 mounds on parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 16 to 18 min. or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. , Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM SCONES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine fresh and thawed strawberries. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Line an 8-in. round cake pan with plastic wrap, letting edges hang over sides; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, stir together 1-1/2 cups cream and vanilla extract. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Transfer to prepared pan; pat into an even layer. Cover and freeze 45 minutes or until slightly firm. Preheat oven to 425°., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon whipping cream and, if desired, sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine remaining whipping cream and confectioners' sugar; whip until stiff peaks form. To serve, cut scones in half; top with reserved strawberries and whipped cream. Garnish as desired.

EARLINE CAUSEY'S SCONE-STYLE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberries and 1 tablespoon of sugar (plus more to taste) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and 2 tablespoons of the sugar into a large bowl. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, shortening, egg, milk and baking soda. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until the dough just holds together. Roll or pat the dough to a circle about 1/2inch thick. In a cup, combine the lemon zest and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle it over the circle. Cut the circle into 8 wedges and transfer them to a shiny, lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly. When ready to serve, split the scones in half, top the bottom half with a generous serving of berries, cover with the top half and garnish with whipped cream.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Scones: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
• Whisk together the egg, cream and vanilla extract and add to the flour mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix the dough.
• Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough gently four or five times and then pat or roll the dough into a circle that is about 7 inches round and about 1 inch thick.
• With a 3 inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place the scones on the baking sheet.
• Make an egg wash of one well-beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon cream and brush the tops of the scones with this mixture.
• Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of a scone comes out clean.
• Transfer to a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, wash and cut the strawberries to the desired size and sweeten to taste. Set aside and allow the strawberries and sugar to sit at room temperature for about 30 to 60 minutes.
• For whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl place the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar and stir to combine.
• Cover and chill the bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• When chilled, beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
• To serve: Cut the scones in half and place the bottom half of the scone on a dessert plate.
• Top with some of the strawberries and a dollop of softly whipped cream.
• Place the top half of the scone on top of the whipped cream.
• If there is any juice from the strawberries, drizzle a little over the top of the scone.
• Serve immediately.

FRESH STRAWBERRY SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place diced strawberries on paper towels to absorb liquid. Combine the cream with the vanilla extract in a small pitcher, and set aside.
• Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and lemon zest together in a mixing bowl. Cut the cold butter into chunks and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs. Stir in strawberries, and gently toss ingredients. Make a hole in the middle of the flour mixture; pour cream mixture into the hole. Quickly stir dough together until just blended. Allow dough to rest 2 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; and knead until smooth and satiny, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and pat into an 8-inch round. Use a serrated knife to cut the round into 8 wedge-shaped pieces. Separate wedges on the baking sheet, leaving at least 1/2 inch space between each.
• Bake in preheated oven until tops are light brown and crusty, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and cool 20 minutes before serving.