Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Scones, perfect for a lovely breakfast treat or afternoon snack. The combination of buttery scone with juicy strawberries is a match made in heaven. With a sweet glaze to top it off, these scones are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- ½ cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold in strawberries. In a separate bowl, mix cream, egg, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Shape and bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape, cut into wedges, and bake for 16-18 minutes.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled scones.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold for flakiness.
- Substitute strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- Best when consumed fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
