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Strawberry Scones

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Strawberry Scones for Your Best Breakfast

Delight in these tender Strawberry Scones, perfect for breakfast with fresh strawberries and a 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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour for best results
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder for leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt reduce if using table salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup Chopped Strawberries fresh for optimal taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice or use milk if preferred

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture: Whisk together buttermilk and egg until combined and set aside.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer.
  3. Cut in the Cold Butter: Add cold butter to the flour mixture; mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add buttermilk mixture while mixing until just combined; fold in strawberries.
  5. Chill the Dough: Shape dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1-2 hours.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), roll out dough to 1 inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Bake the Scones: Place scones on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden.
  8. Cool and Glaze: Transfer baked scones to a wire rack and prepare the glaze.
  9. Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled scones, allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure butter is very cold for flaky layers and use fresh strawberries for better flavor.

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