These strawberry scones are soft, buttery, and full of sweet strawberry flavor from fresh and freeze-dried berries. Finished with a simple glaze, they’re perfect with coffee and cozy mornings.
2cups(250g)all purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface
3Tablespoons(37g)granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top
1Tablespoon(12g)baking powder
½teaspoon(2.5g)salt
4Tablespoons(57g)frozen, unsalted butter, grated
⅔ to ¾cup(160ml)cold heavy cream
1(1)large egg
1teaspoon(5ml)vanilla extract
1cup(145g)chopped fresh strawberries
½cup(12g)chopped freeze-dried strawberries
Glaze
1cup(120g)powdered sugar, sifted
1-2Tablespoons(15ml)heavy cream
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Use a box grater to shred butter into small pieces (it's best if the butter is frozen). Alternatively, cut butter into small 1/4-inch pieces. Add butter to flour mixture and cut butter into the mixture by using a pastry cutter or your hands.
To the measuring cup with cream, add egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined, then pour over the flour-butter mixture.
Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to mix ingredients together until large dough crumbles form (avoid over mixing!). Add the chopped fresh strawberries and chopped freeze-dried strawberries. Stir into the dough.
Use your hands to form dough into a loose ball. If the dough is too dry and doesn't come together, add another Tablespoon of cream. If the dough is too wet (like cookie dough), add 1 to 2 more Tablespoons of flour. It’s okay if the dough turns a little pink from the berries. Transfer dough ball to a floured work surface and press into an 8-inch round disc. Cut into 8 triangles.
Place scones on prepared baking sheet. Brush them with cream and sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator to keep the scones cold while the oven preheats (about 15 minutes).
Preheat oven to 400° F. Once the oven beeps, wait 5 more minutes so ensure it is at 400 and hot!
Remove scones from the refrigerator and transfer them to the oven. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let scones cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and cream. Drizzle over scones and serve.
Notes
Fresh strawberries have a lot of moisture and affect the texture if the scones, which is why this recipe uses a combination of fresh a freeze-dried berries.Frozen strawberries may be used, but I suggest chopping them, then returning to the freezer before adding to the dough. Tossing them in a tablespoon of flour helps keep the dough from getting too wet. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed fresh the day they’re baked.Freezing. Wrap unbaked scones individually and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking. Baked scones can also be frozen for up to 1 month and rewarmed before serving.