• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Decide if you're preparing scones using a stand mixer or by hand.

Preparing by Stand Mixer

• Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder together in the bowl of a stand mixer.
• Add salt and sugar to the bowl and mix with the paddle attachment on low speed until combined.
• Add butter and cut it in on low speed for 4 minutes or until it is the size of small peas.
• Mix in dried strawberries.
• Make a well in the center and cream and buttermilk. Mix briefly, just until the ingredients come together. Some loose flour should remain at the bottom of the bowl.

Preparing by Hand

• Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder together in a large bowl.
• Add the salt and sugar to the bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
• Add the butter and cut in with a pastry cutter (or 2 dinner knives) until it is the size of small peas.
• Using the spoon, mix in the dried strawberries.
• Make a well in the center and cream and buttermilk. Mix briefly, just until the ingredients come together. Some loose flour should remain at the bottom of the bowl.
  

Making Scones

• Once dough is mixed, gently shape dough into balls about 2-1/4 inches in diameter – they should have a rough, rocky exterior. Place them on the prepared pan about 2 inches apart.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Lightly sprinkle the mixture on top of the scones. (The scones do not need much topping.)
• Bake scones on the middle rack of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer scones to wire rack to cool.