Description
These Strawberry Scones are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. With juicy fresh strawberries and a vanilla glaze, these scones are a delicious indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream plus 1 tablespoon for brushing the scones
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
For the vanilla glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter: Use a pastry blender or hands to cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
- Add wet ingredients and strawberries: Whisk together 1 cup heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour over flour mixture, stir until dough forms, then gently fold in strawberries.
- Shape and cut dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface, shape into a circle, cut into 8 triangles.
- Chill and bake: Freeze scones for 15-20 minutes, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, bake for 18-23 minutes until golden.
- Make glaze and drizzle: Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
