Buttermilk Scones With Balsamic Strawberries

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tbsp butter, chopped
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• None None FOR THE BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 9 oz strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1. Preheat the oven to 425u0b0F. Lightly grease a baking pan. Sift flour into a large bowl. Rub in butter lightly using fingertips. Stir in granulated sugar.
2. Add buttermilk and mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough. Do not over-mix.
3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently. Roll out to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut rounds from dough. Place close together on prepared pan.
4. Bake for 12-15 mins, until scones sound hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.
5. Meanwhile, for the balsamic strawberries, heat butter in a medium skillet on high heat. Add brown sugar and cook for 3-4 mins, until caramelized. Stir in strawberries and vinegar. Cook for 1-2 mins, until strawberries soften.
6. Whip the cream and vanilla paste until soft peaks form. Cut scones in half and serve topped with balsamic strawberries and vanilla cream.

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