Description
These Strawberry Scones are buttery, flaky, and bursting with juicy strawberries! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea — a quick and easy recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups chopped fresh strawberries
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Add Strawberries: Fold in chopped strawberries carefully, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and form into a 1-inch-thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Bake: Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with cream and bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add Glaze: Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Notes
- Keep ingredients cold: Cold butter and cream are key to flaky scones.
- Don’t overmix: Gentle mixing keeps the texture soft.
- Use fresh strawberries: They add more flavor and less moisture than frozen ones.
- Add a citrus twist: Lemon zest enhances the strawberry flavor beautifully.
- Serve fresh: Enjoy warm from the oven for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes