Description
Delicious strawberry cream scones, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, featuring a delightful combination of fresh strawberries and buttery scone texture.
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, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, stirring until well mixed.
- Add the chilled butter and cut in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into wedges or circles and place on a lined baking sheet.
- If desired, brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly on a cooling rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with clotted cream and jam, or alongside tea and coffee. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg