Strawberry Scones Recipe
This Strawberry Scones Recipe creates soft, flaky, bakery-style scones filled with juicy fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea, these homemade strawberry scones have a buttery texture with lightly crisp golden edges and tender centers. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this Strawberry Scones Recipe is easy to prepare and delivers delicious results every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Extra heavy cream for brushing
- Optional: coarse sugar for topping
- Optional glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with extra heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Let the scones cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
- Keep the butter very cold to achieve flaky layers.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the scones soft and tender.
- Use fresh strawberries and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture.
- For best flavor and texture, enjoy the scones freshly baked.