Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze

Name: Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/3 c. granulated sugar; 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 3/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, divided; 8 oz. small strawberries, quartered or cut into eighths, if large; 1 c. confectioners’ sugar; 2 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon Amaretto liqueur

These breakfast pastries are elegant enough for a brunch buffet, and easy enough for a weekend treat.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Mar 29, 2021

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

16 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

If you're putting together a springtime brunch buffet—for Mother's Day, a wedding shower, or another gathering—give these easy scones a try. The almond sweet glaze and fresh strawberries makes them ideal breakfast treats.

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, divided
8 oz. small strawberries, quartered or cut into eighths, if large
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 Tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon Amaretto liqueur

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks until coarse, irregular crumbs form. Add 3/4 cup cream and stir just until dough holds together when squeezed (add an additional tablespoon cream if it seems too dry). Toss with strawberries.
3. Step 3Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until dough comes together. Shape into two 1-inch-thick disks. Cut into 8 wedges each and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining tablespoon cream.
4. Step 4Bake until edges are golden brown, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
5. Step 5Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and Amaretto in a bowl, adding more Amaretto if needed until it is able to be drizzled. Just before serving, drizzle over scones.