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Strawberry Scones

Strawberries & Cream Scones

Abby Marlow
Tender, lightly sweet strawberry scones are topped with a vanilla glaze for a delicious spring breakfast or afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

Scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter frozen
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2/3 cup diced fresh strawberries

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 4 to 6 teaspoons milk

Instructions
 

Scones

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Grate butter into flour mixture and use your fingers to work in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
    8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
    1/2 cup sour cream, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Fold in the strawberries and gently press the dough into a ball.
    2/3 cup diced fresh strawberries
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 8 triangles and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes.

Glaze

  • Mix together melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth then glaze cooled scones.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Notes

These scones are best enjoyed fresh.
You can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to bring back their freshness.
Keyword Brunch Treat, spring breakfast, Strawberry Scones, Sweet Scones, Vanilla Glaze