Easy and Delicious Fresh Strawberry Scones Recipe

These fresh strawberry scones are moist, buttery, tender, and bursting with fresh strawberries. Bring on the sunshine and warmer weather. They are the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, snacking, or dessert.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bakery recipe, bread recipe, copycat, fruit recipe, quick bread, Strawberry recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 371kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Half Sheet Baking Pan

Pastry Cutter

Silicone Brush

Ingredients

For the scones

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter cold and cut into small cubes
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Large Egg
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Fresh Strawberries diced
1 Tablespoon Milk for brushing on the top
½ Tablespoon Coarse Sugar to sprinkle on the top

For the vanilla glaze, optional

1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1-2 Tablespoons Milk or heavy cream
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Dry Ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Cut in the Butter. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
Mix the Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream, 1 Large Egg, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
Shape the Scone Dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Using a knife or a dough cutter, cut the circle into 8 wedges.
Preparing the Scones for Baking. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Brush with milk and sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
1 Tablespoon Milk, ½ Tablespoon Coarse Sugar
Bake the Scones. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Pro Tip. All ovens seem to heat a bit differently, so start checking for doneness at 15 minutes. Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more cream until you reach the desired consistency.
1 Cup Powdered Sugar, 1-2 Tablespoons Milk, 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Glaze the Scones. Once the scones have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Enjoy your strawberry scones warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Flavor Variations

Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough for a bright citrus flavor that pairs well with strawberries.

Mix in a handful of white chocolate chips for an extra indulgent treat.

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