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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chill Time:2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Desserts, Fruit, Scones, Strawberry
Servings: 8
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Eva Filer
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
Get Recipe Ingredients
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.
- 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.
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