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Strawberry Scones Baked on a Cookie Sheet with Icing
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Strawberry Scones

My Strawberry Scones are tender, buttery, and packed with fresh, sweet strawberries. With a crisp golden exterior and a soft, flaky center, they’re the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tangy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Desserts, Fruit, Scones, Strawberry
Servings: 8
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Eva Filer

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack
  • Basting Brush

Ingredients

SCONES:

  • 300 grams all-purpose flour about 2 ⅓ cups
  • 75 grams granulated sugar about ¾ cups
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoon butter unsalted or salted, cold
  • ½ cup heavy cream cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped small

EGG WASH:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ tablespoon heavy cream

GLAZE:

  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream or more
  • ½ rsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt and baking powder.
  • Cut the butter into small cubes then work it into the mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles a coarse meal.
  • In a small bowl whisk heavy cream and egg, then pour it into the flour/butter mixture. Using a fork to stir everything together until just moistened.
  • Gently fold strawberries into the dough, some of the berries may break up a bit.
  • On a floured surface, transfer loose dough and knead for a minute until the dough is workable. Shape into a circle that is about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2” apart.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make your egg wash in a small bowl and lightly brush each scone.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden. Cool for about 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to add the glaze once fully cool.
  • Make the glaze by whisking together icing sugar, heavy cream and vanilla and drizzle on scones.

Notes

  • Cold Ingredients: Cold butter and heavy cream help create a flaky texture so ensure to keep your ingredients in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Don’t Overmix: Overworking the dough can lead to tough scones. When kneading, stop when the ingredients are all damp and combined.
  • Use Fresh Berries: Frozen berries release extra moisture, which can affect the texture of this recipe.
  • Cut Evenly: Shape and cut scones evenly to ensure even baking.
  • Chill Before Baking: This helps the butter firm up and results in flakier scones. We recommend at least 2 hours, but you can leave them in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg
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