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Golden brown strawberry scones with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of glaze on a wooden table

Strawberry Scones

Tender, buttery scones bursting with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and diced
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Step 3: Cut cold butter into small cubes and work into flour mixture using pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold diced strawberries into the flour mixture, being careful not to crush them.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix with a fork until dough just comes together - don't overmix.
  7. Step 7: Turn dough onto floured surface and gently pat into 8-inch circle about 3/4 inch thick, then cut into 8 wedges.
  8. Step 8: Place scones on prepared baking sheet, brush tops with cream, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, keep butter cold and don't overmix the dough. Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be substituted - don't thaw first.