Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Step 2

Measure out ¼ cup of sugar and remove 1 tbsp. Mix strawberries with 1 tbsp of sugar and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients including the remaining sugar.

Step 4

Using the large holes of a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the flour.

Step 5

Mix well with flour.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk, vanilla.

Step 7

Using a fork, slowly stir in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, until all the mixture is moistened. Do not over work the dough.

Step 8

Fold in the strawberries.

Step 9

Line a cookie sheet with a silicone sheet or parchment paper.

Step 10

Drop 8 equal large spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet (to avoid tough scones, do not press or compact). Sprinkle with one teaspoon of sugar. Bake in the center rack 18 minutes.

Step 11

Remove and let them cool about 5 minutes before eating.

Step 12

Optional: drizzle with glaze if desired by mixing powdered sugar and milk, see https://www.skinnytaste.com/delightful-apple-spiced-scones-with/ for recipe.