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Metal spoon drizzling strawberry glaze over Strawberry Scones on a wire rack
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Strawberry Scones

These tender Strawberry Scones are loaded with fresh strawberries & topped with a sweet strawberry glaze. These scones are perfect for a tea party, brunch or a quick breakfast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked goods, bakery, scone, strawberry
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Ashley Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter cold
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp. buttermilk divided
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Strawberry Glaze

  • ½ cup chopped strawberries
  • 1 tbsp. white sugar
  • 1 tbsp. milk
  • 1-1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
  • Add cubed cold butter and blend into flour mixture using a fork or pastry cutter until the dough resembles course crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup buttermilk, vanilla and egg. Slowly add wet mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Gently mix in chopped strawberries.
  • Pour dough onto a floured surface and shape into an 8 inch circle, being careful not to handle the dough too much. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • After dough is chilled, cut dough into 8 triangles and place on a parchment lined baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Brush each scone with buttermilk. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes until edges and top are golden brown.
  • Cool scones on a wire rack completely before glazing.

Strawberry Glaze

  • While the scones are baking, combine chopped strawberries and white sugar in a small bowl. Smash the strawberries with a fork and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain the berries through a fine mesh sieve, reserving the juice for the glaze. You will end up with around a tablespoon of juice.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together strawberry juice, milk & powdered sugar. Start with 1 cup of powdered sugar and add up to ½ cup more until reaching perfect consistency for drizzling.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled scones. Allow glaze to dry for 15 minutes. Store scones in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Helpful Equipment & Ingredient Links

Sheet Pan
Wire Rack

Notes

The Keys to Perfect Scones
  • Cold ingredients - make sure the butter, buttermilk and egg are very cold!
  • Don't overmix - be careful to mix the scone dough just 'til it comes together to avoid a tough, dry dough. 
  • Handle with care - use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix the scone dough. Avoid using your hands too much as this can soften the butter.