What’s a more perfect tea party food than scones?!

I’m hosting a tea party bridal brunch this weekend and although I’ve never really been to a “true” tea, I know that scones are involved. And if that’s not right, don’t tell me otherwise.

I still stand by my account that I don’t like scones. Not “real” scones anyways. Dense, less crumble-apart-in-your-hands scones, yes!

These toasted almond brown sugar scones sure fit the bill. Topped with fresh strawberries {and strawberry glaze!} they’re sure to be a hit.

Toasted Almond Brown Sugar Scones

1/4 almonds

1/3 cup almond milk

1 tsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp flax seed meal

3 Tbsp water

1 cup spelt flour

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp cinnamon

2 T brown sugar

1/4 cup vegan butter

1/8 tsp almond extract

1/8 tsp vanilla extract

sliced almonds

demerara sugar

1 cup diced strawberries

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Toast almonds; let cool. Grind in food processor.

Mix together almond milk and lemon juice. Set aside. Mix flax and water; set aside.

Mix dry ingredients together- flours, crushed almonds, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Cut in vegan butter. Try to keep everything cold- put the butter in the freezer before using and pop the dough in the freezer for a few minutes if it gets warm. —> Cold butter = flaky dough.

Once butter is cut in, add wet ingredients (milk, flax egg, almond and vanilla extracts).

It might take some work to get the dough to come together- I stir it and then dig in with my hands.

Spread dough into a circle on a greased baking pan or pan lined with parchment paper/baking mat. Cut into 6 wedges. Top with demerara sugar and sliced almonds.

Bake at 350 for 16-18 minutes.

Best eaten straight out of the oven.

For extra deliciousness, add strawberry glaze. {Plus pink is perfect for tea parties.}

Blend 1 cup of diced strawberries in a food processor or blender. If still chunky after blending, strain strawberries.

Mix the remaining strawberry juice/puree with powdered sugar and vanilla.

Heat over low heat on the stove or microwave until bubbles. Stir and let cool. Sauce should thicken upon cooling.

Drizzle over scones.

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…Gone.

You might want to make extra strawberry glaze. It was the best part.