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Strawberry Scones

Strawberry scones are tender, flaky baked treats featuring fresh strawberries folded into a buttery dough. They develop a golden crust with a delicate crumb and burst of berry flavor, finished with a glossy drizzle of cream topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for glazing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
  3. Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a spatula until the dough just comes together and is slightly sticky.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to bring it together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  7. Use a round cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 equal wedges or circles. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the scones are golden brown and fragrant.
  9. While the scones bake, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar into the heavy cream until smooth.
  10. Once baked, transfer the scones to a cooling rack and let them rest for a few minutes. Then, drizzle the glaze over the warm scones for a shiny finish.
  11. For an extra touch, dust the glazed scones with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Serve these strawberry scones slightly warm or at room temperature with additional cream or jam if desired.