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Strawberry, Ginger, and Poppy Seed Scones

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Strawberry ginger poppyseed scones on a sheet tray.
Photo by Kristin Perers

These pretty pink-and-white scones dotted with blue or black poppy seeds are, for me, a perfect weekend scone. Make them with sweet summer strawberries and sharp crystallized ginger. I made these years ago when I was house-sitting in San Francisco for my then-boss at the clothing boutique Metier. As I was leaving, I ate one but left the rest behind for the family to come home to. Sheri talked about these strawberry-ginger scones for years, always encouraging me to pursue baking professionally.

This recipe was excerpted from 'The Violet Bakery Cookbook' by Claire Ptak. Buy the full book on Amazon. Get more of our favorite scone recipes →

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