Discover the perfect blend of sweetness and flakiness with our irresistible strawberry scone recipe. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat.
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked scones wafting through the kitchen, especially when they’re infused with juicy strawberries.
Our strawberry scone recipe combines the buttery richness of traditional scones with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Whether you’re hosting a brunch with friends or simply craving a cozy morning indulgence, these scones are sure to impress.
These tender scones have a flaky texture and packed with flavor thanks to sweet strawberries. Just like from your local coffee shop, your friends and family won’t be able to get enough of this perfect scone recipe.
Find out how you can whip up a batch of fluffy and delightful strawberry scones that will quickly become your go-to treat.
How to Make Fresh Strawberry Scones
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Scone Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 8 TBS butter, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup diced fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 TBS heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Dice ripe strawberries into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until well incorporated using a pastry blender or two forks.
In a small bowl whisk together egg and heavy cream.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until almost incorporated.
Fold in strawberries until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer scone dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and press into a circle roughly 1 ½ inch thick.
With a sharp knife cut scones into 8 pieces and brush top of scones with heavy cream.
Put into the oven for a bake time of 20 min or until golden brown on top.
When scones come out of the oven separate them on a baking tray to cool
For the icing, whisk powdered sugar and heavy cream until well incorporated.
Drizzle cooled scones with the sweet glaze.
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For Best Results When Making This Strawberry Scones Recipe:
What to Serve with Scones
Homemade scones are delicious on their own, but they can also be served with a variety of different toppings. For example, you could serve them with butter, jam or honey. Another option could be to serve them with whipped cream and fresh berries.
How to Store Scones
These delicious scones are best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
How to Reheat Scones
To reheat frozen scones, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and place the scones on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are heated through.
How to Freeze Scones
To freeze scones, first bake them according to your recipe. Once they are done, let them cool completely. Then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours. Once they are frozen, you can place them in a freezer bag or container and store them for up to 2 months.
Can you Make Scones Ahead of Time
Yes, you can make scones ahead of time. Scones are actually a great make-ahead breakfast option. Just make the dough, form it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake them, take the dough out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before shaping and baking.
Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries, but make sure to thaw and drain them before adding them to the dough.
A biscuit is a savory, fluffy, soft, and slightly sweet bread. A scone, on the other hand, is a denser and drier bread.
To ensure that you making perfect scones that come out moist and fluffy, be sure to follow the recipe precisely and avoid making any substitutions.
Also, be sure to use cold ingredients and handle the dough as little as possible so that it doesn’t become tough. Overworked dough will result in tougher, drier scones.
Be gentle when mixing everything together, and only knead it enough to form a rough ball. Then use a light hand when shaping the dough into rounds and place them on the baking sheet
If you don’t have strawberries, feel free to use other fresh fruit instead in this basic scone recipe. Blueberries, raspberries or blackberries would all be great options. You could also use dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries or apricots.
Strawberry Scones recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 8 TBS butter, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup diced fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 TBS heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Dice ripe strawberries into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until well incorporated using a pastry blender or two forks.
In a small bowl whisk together egg and heavy cream.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until almost incorporated.
Fold in strawberries until all ingredients are well incorporated. Transfer scone dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and press into a circle roughly 1 ½ inch thick.
With a sharp knife cut scones into 8 pieces and brush top of scones with heavy cream.
Put into the oven for a bake time of 20 min or until golden brown on top.
When scones come out of the oven separate them on a baking tray to cool
For the icing, whisk powdered sugar and heavy cream until well incorporated.
Drizzle cooled scones with the sweet glaze.
Notes
What to Serve with Scones
Homemade scones are delicious on their own, but they can also be served with a variety of different toppings. For example, you could serve them with butter, jam or honey. Another option could be to serve them with whipped cream and fresh berries.
How to Store Scones
These delicious scones are best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
How to Reheat Scones
To reheat frozen scones, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and place the scones on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are heated through.
How to Freeze Scones
To freeze scones, first bake them according to your recipe. Once they are done, let them cool completely. Then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours. Once they are frozen, you can place them in a freezer bag or container and store them for up to 2 months.
Can you Make Scones Ahead of Time
Yes, you can make scones ahead of time. Scones are actually a great make-ahead breakfast option. Just make the dough, form it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake them, take the dough out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before shaping and baking.
My scones came out dry/crumbly/too dense - what happened?
To ensure that you making perfect scones that come out moist and fluffy, be sure to follow the recipe precisely and avoid making any substitutions. Also, be sure to use cold ingredients and handle the dough as little as possible so that it doesn't become tough. Overworked dough will result in tougher, drier scones. Be gentle when mixing everything together, and only knead it enough to form a rough ball. Then use a light hand when shaping the dough into rounds and place them on the baking sheet
How can I adapt the recipe if I don't have strawberries?
If you don't have strawberries, feel free to use other fresh fruit instead in this basic scone recipe. Blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries would all be great options. You could also use dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries or apricots.
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