1.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2.    Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Pour cream over dry ingredients, add vanilla extract, and sprinkle strawberries over. Mix just until combined. Flour hands and fold—don't knead—dough over a few turns until it sticks together.

3.    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll into a 1-inch-thick round (about 8 inches in diameter). Cut into 8 or 10 wedges or use a circular biscuit cutter to cut into rounds.

4.    Place scones on baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

5.    Brush scones with cream; sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired. Bake for about 15 minutes, until tops and bottoms are golden.

6.    Let scones cool slightly on rack; serve warm or at room temperature.