Last week’s Great British Bake Off Bakealong was crackers. I made them once and I swore I would never make them again. Other than lavash which are easy to make. But the whole cheese cracker thing - no way, no how, never again. Too much work for too little pay off. This week was a little more up my alley, petit fours. I was all up and ready to make the traditional little cake but the hubby wanted mini scones so it was a mini strawberry scones recipe that I came up with for him. He was very happy.

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Mini Strawberry Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Makes 32

3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 TBS unsalted butter
1 1/2 TBS baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sour cream
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup strawberries, cut in small pieces

For the Glaze

2 TBS vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla powder (optional)

Preheat oven to 400
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl
Cut the butter into the flour/sugar mixture until it resembles large crumbs
Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt and stir to combine
Add the strawberries and stir to coat
Stir in the sour cream and beaten egg just until mixed
Put the dough on a lightly floured counter and gently knead for about a minute until it just comes together. The dough will be lumpy and will barely hold together.

Shape into a rectangle. Cut into fourths. Cut each fourth into half and cut each half into four pieces.

Carefully remove the cut pieces to the prepared baking sheet
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 – 20 minutes until lightly browned.

Remove to a wire rack to cool
While the scones are baking make the glaze: mix the vanilla, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla powder if using together until all lumps dissolve

After the scones cool, drizzle with the glaze

How Were the Mini Strawberry Scones?

Seriously good. And you know what? Since they are mini you can eat more of them, right? I am not sure that is really the way it is supposed to work but hey, it’s worth a try. These scones are really tender - as long as you take care to not overwork the dough. It’s easy to be tempted to as it’s a really weird dough. The first time I used this recipe it was for cherry scones. You can also check out the video I made to show how the batter.

You can see the beautiful rise these scones get from the butter and baking powder. The many layers from not overmixing leads to a wonderful texture. The vanilla glaze is a lovely complement to the strawberries in the scone. I am sure I will try this recipe with frozen strawberries in the winter. We did get some put up from the garden this year.

Speaking of the Great British Bake Off Bakealong, be sure to check out the group on Facebook and join if you like to bake. There is no pressure at all to participate - obviously as I have een a bit hit or miss lately. What you will find is a great group of people who love to bake and are willing to share recipes and offer help if you need it. If you want to know the scoop before you join you can learn all about it from Laura’s GBBO Bakealong FAQ at Little House Big Alaska.