Strawberry scones are flaky, buttery, and delicious when you use this recipe. It is packed full of delicious strawberry flavor and then has a vanilla glaze that is drizzled on top. Once you make these it will become one of your favorite treats to enjoy all summer long.
Strawberry Scones
Strawberry season is here and I am so excited! This is my favorite time of year, especially when it comes to baking! There is something about a strawberry that just makes everything taste a little bit better. Between these strawberry scones, No Bake Strawberry Lasagna, Strawberry Hand Pies, and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast I am in Heaven!
You are going to love this easy strawberry scone recipe! It is the perfect addition to breakfast, baby showers, an afternoon snack, or dessert. The strawberry mixed with the vanilla glaze is to die for and these are ACTUALLY really easy to make! You will no longer be running to the bakery to buy a scone because you will love that you can make these right in the comfort of your own home!
Are Scones hard to make?
While scones look hard to make, they are really quite simple! The most challenging part of making them is keeping the dough cold enough.
What is the secret to making good scones?
The number one secret is using the coldest ingredients. You want to ensure your butter, eggs, and cream are kept in the fridge up until the point of using them.
Is it better to use fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries for scones?
When it comes to scones, you want to use the coldest ingredients, so frozen strawberries will work great. For this recipe, I did use fresh ones but kept them in the fridge until I was ready to add them to the batter.
If you are using frozen strawberries, be sure that you rinse all the extra ice off so that it does not make it into the batter.
Strawberry Scones
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20-25 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, grated and very cold or frozen
- ½ cup buttermilk or heavy cream, plus more for brushing on top
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Toppings, optional
- Vanilla Glaze: Whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk
- Coarse Sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder
- Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk or cream, and vanilla extract
- Add liquid ingredients and strawberries to dry ingredients and stir until moistened, and mixture is well combined and holds together in a ball
- Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto parchment paper or counter
- Press dough into 8 inch circle, about ¾ inch thick
- Brush top with additional buttermilk or cream
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired
- Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 8 wedges
- Divide triangles and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat, leaving enough space for the scones to expand when cooked
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and cool slightly
- Add vanilla glaze if you like
- Serve warm or room temperature
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- Be sure to let these cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes prior to letting them cool on the wire cooling rack.
- Use as much or as little glaze as you would like.
- Be sure to not overwork the dough. This will cause your scones to loose some of the flaky lightness that we love.
Storage
Store these at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you want them to last even longer, place them in the fridge in an airtight container where they will last up to a week.
Can I freeze scones?
Yes! You can freeze scones. Be sure to not add the glaze and let them cool completely. Once cooled, flash freeze them and then add them to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Can I swap out the heavy cream for milk?
The heavy cream adds another layer of moistness to the scones that you don’t want to remove. I always say if you are going to enjoy a scone, be sure you enjoy it with the addition of heavy cream.
Strawberry Scones
Strawberry scones are flaky, buttery, and delicious when you use this recipe. It is packed full of delicious strawberry flavor and then has a vanilla glaze that is drizzled on top. Once you make these it will become one of your favorite treats to enjoy all summer long.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, grated and very cold or frozen
- ½ cup buttermilk or heavy cream, plus more for brushing on top
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Vanilla Glaze: Whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk
- Coarse Sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder
- Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk or cream, and vanilla extract
- Add liquid ingredients and strawberries to dry ingredients and stir until moistened, and mixture is well combined and holds together in a ball
- Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto parchment paper or counter
- Press dough into 8 inch circle, about ¾ inch thick
- Brush top with additional buttermilk or cream
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired
- Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 8 wedges
- Divide triangles and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat, leaving enough space for the scones to expand when cooked
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and cool slightly
- Add vanilla glaze if you like
- Serve warm or room temperature
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