Strawberry Scones
Soft, buttery, and packed with fresh strawberries and a splash of orange, these scones are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this simple recipe will guide you to create scones that everyone will love.
Yield: 10
Calories: 302kcal
Materials
Strawberry Scones:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. orange zest, (from one orange)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, grated
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream, cold
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold (plus more for brushing)
- 1 Tbsp. Turbinado sugar
Citrus Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice, (or lemon or lime juice)
Instructions
Strawberry Scones:
- In a large bowl, add sugar and orange zest. Grind with bottom of spoon until combined and fragrant.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt, stir to combine.
- Grate butter directly into flour mixture (with cheese grater) in four batches, stirring between. Stir in strawberries to coat.
- In small bowl, whisk together sour cream and whipping cream until smooth and creamy. Stir into flour mixture until a loose, crumbly dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Lightly flour your hands and flatten into a 12-inch round, fold in half. Repeat this process two more times, adding flour if sticky.
- Shape into ten rounds (see Notes below) and place rounds 1-inch apart on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Lightly brush tops of scones with more heavy cream and sprinkle each with Turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown and edges are crisp. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, make citrus glaze.
Citrus Glaze:
- Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over cooled scones. Enjoy!
Notes
You can also shape the dough into a 6-inch round, then cut into 6 to 8 triangles.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg