Description
Warm and tender scones filled with juicy strawberries and a rich creaminess, perfect for sharing and reminiscing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cubed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a separate bowl and stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Cut into wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk for the glaze and drizzle over the warm scones.
Notes
Use whole milk or heavy cream for the best crumb. Real butter gives a tender, flaky texture. Fresh strawberries are preferred for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg