Creating delicious strawberry scones is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to mush them.
5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
6. Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
7. Shape scones: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cut into triangles or circles using a knife or biscuit cutter.
8. Prepare for Baking: Place the shaped scones onto the prepared baking sheet. If desired, brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar for a golden finish.
9. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.

Using these straightforward steps, you’ll be able to bake your own amazing batch of strawberry scones!