Description
These strawberry scones are tender, buttery, and bursting with fresh strawberries, topped with a simple glaze and a touch of coarse sugar, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
For the scone dough:
1 cup whole milk, cold (8oz)
¼ cup granulated sugar (55g)
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour (378g)
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold (5oz)
1 cup diced strawberries, plus two extra strawberries for topping
1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for topping
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar (115g)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk, cream, or water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together the cold milk, granulated sugar, and salt until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder to combine. Add the cold butter, cut into ½-inch cubes. Use a pastry cutter (or your fingers) to blend the butter into the flour until only pea-sized pieces remain.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon or firm spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Line an 8-inch cake pan with a double layer of plastic wrap, letting the excess hang over the edges. With lightly floured hands, press the dough into the pan evenly to form a smooth, round shape. Lightly flour the top if sticky.
- Lift the dough out using the plastic wrap and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Remove the wrap.
- Chop the extra strawberries into ½-inch pieces and gently press them into the top of the dough for decoration.
- Brush the top with milk and generously sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Slice the round into 8 wedges, slightly separating each one to allow for even baking.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack before glazing.
- For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (or water/cream) until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different berries, such as blueberries or raspberries, to create variations of this scone recipe.
- Add a bit of lemon zest to the dough for a citrusy twist that pairs beautifully with the strawberries.
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg in the dough can add warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg