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Strawberry Scones

Strawberry Scones That Melt in Your Mouth at Breakfast

Delicious Strawberry Scones perfect for breakfast, featuring juicy strawberries and a zesty lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk if needed.
  • 1 large Egg Ensure it's slightly beaten before use.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutes recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Only a small amount is needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Use a lesser amount if only table salt is available.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Keep it cold before use.
  • 1 cup Chopped Strawberries Fresh strawberries are crucial.
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional based on personal preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice Add brightness to the glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the buttermilk and beaten egg until combined and set aside.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix on low speed.
  3. Incorporate Cold Butter: Add cut butter to the mixture and blend until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.
  4. Mix in Wet Ingredients: Drizzle the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold in chopped strawberries with a spatula.
  6. Chill the Dough: Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat to 400°F, line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Cut and Bake Scones: Cut chilled dough into wedges, bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool and Glaze: Cool scones for 10 minutes, then drizzle with lemon glaze and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use cold butter and buttermilk for best texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep scones fluffy. Refrigerating the dough is key for preventing spread while baking.

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