Strawberry Scones are an easy recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast or dessert. Topped with fresh strawberries and drizzled with vanilla glaze, these scones are perfect for any time of day.
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Why this Strawberry Scone Recipe is a Keeper
These homemade scones taste like strawberry shortcake, and are topped with chopped strawberries and a delicious and easy glaze. It’s a great recipe for any time of day, as you can enjoy these scones fresh out of the oven for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
You’ll see how easy they are to make with this particular recipe, which takes less than an hour. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to try this recipe for yummy scones:
- 30 Minute Dessert: Have these bakery scones ready in just 30 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients in this recipe for strawberry scones can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: These strawberry scones are perfect for enjoying with your family on special occasions, or any time you want to make a fun treat.
If you’re looking for more like this strawberry scones recipe, try these strawberry recipes: Strawberry Amaretto Pastries, Strawberry Bread, and Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake.
What is the Secret to Making the Best Scones?
For perfect scones, make sure to use chilled butter to help them rise, as well as using pastry flour. Don’t over-mix the batter, and make sure to chill the dough before baking, and space the scones about an inch or two apart from one another. This will ensure that your scones are flaky.
Ingredient Notes to Make Strawberry Scones Without Buttermilk
This easy scone recipe needs a few important ingredients. Here are some the recipe calls for:
- Strawberries: This easy recipe for scones uses diced strawberries. You can use fresh strawberries, or make this recipe with frozen strawberries.
- Butter: Make these scones with cold butter to help your scones rise better.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for this Strawberry Recipe
- Dry Ingredients: You can prep the dry ingredients such as flour and baking powder and have them stored in an airtight containers.
- Dough: You can complete the dough and place it in the fridge the night before you want to bake them.
- Fruit: Cut and prepare your fruit and store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Special Equipment Needed for Perfect Strawberry Scones
- Pastry Cutter: Use a pastry cutter to cut the scone dough into even shapes. These will make the best scones.
Frozen Strawberry Pro Tip
Freeze your strawberries before adding them to the dough. This will help prevent the scones from becoming overly wet and soggy.
How to Make Strawberry Scones
These savory scones are topped with fresh strawberries and homemade glaze. You’ll love this recipe, and you can even make mini scones by using a smaller cutter. Just follow the recipe below to learn how to make the scones yourself.
These are the basic steps for making strawberry scones. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
Heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Grate or cut the cold butter into the flour mixture.
2. Combine Ingredients
Using a pastry fork, combine until the mixture becomes crumbly. Then, pour 1 cup heavy cream into the flour mixture. Use your hands to combine the ingredients until a dough starts to form. Add the diced strawberries in until evenly distributed into the dough. If the dough seems too sticky, add more flour ¼ cup at a time until no longer sticky.
3. Place Scones on Prepared Baking Sheet and Bake
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a thick disc. Pat or roll the dough to a thickness of about an inch. Cut into 8 triangles (as if cutting a pie) or use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out scones, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper two inches apart.
4. Bake the Scones
Bake the scones for 12-15 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the bottoms and baked through the middle. Remove the scones from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Finally, allow scones to cool completely.
5. Add the Glaze to Baked Scones
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Spoon over the tops of the scones and serve.
How to Store Scones, Reheat and Use Leftover Tender Strawberry Scones
- Storing: Store scones in an airtight container at room temperature; the scones last for about 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds to serve scones warm.
- Reheating: Warm in the toaster oven for the perfect breakfast side.
- Using Leftover Scones: You can freeze them in an airtight container and bring them out whenever you want a treat.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions for Fresh Strawberry Scones
- Blueberry Scones: Use other kinds of frozen berries to make these tender scones, such as blueberries or raspberries.
- White Chocolate Chips: Add in some white chocolate chips along with the strawberry pieces. If you want, you can use dark chocolate instead.
- Cream Scones: If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use half and half to make scones.
- Nuts: Add chopped nuts, like pecans, for texture.
Strawberry Shortcake Scones Recipe FAQs
Yes; to freeze, wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to eat, remove scones from the freezer, bake the scones, and enjoy.
If your scones are too dry, you may have over-kneaded or over-mixed the dough. Make sure to add the butter early on as well for tender strawberry scones.
There are so many things you can use to enhance the bakery scones. For example, try clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam or even go for your favorite savory option.
Expert Tips for Making Strawberry Scones
This basic scone recipe is amazing, but you can make it even better with these tips:
- Keep Oven Closed: Avoid opening the oven door during the initial baking time, as this can cause the scones to deflate.
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to the correct temperature (usually around 425°F or 220°C) before baking. This ensures a quick rise and a golden-brown exterior.
- Skip the Glaze: The glaze is optional, but you can add your favorite toppings instead, such as maple syrup, jam, or whipped cream.
- Lemon Zest: Add some lemon zest or lemon juice to your scone batter for a refreshing taste.
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Strawberry Scones
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Ingredients
For the scones:
- ½ cup Granulated White Sugar
- 2-½ cups All Purpose Flour, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Cold Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Strawberries, chopped (frozen or fresh)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Scones:
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Grate or cut the cold butter into the flour mixture.
- Using a pastry fork, combine until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Pour the heavy cream into the flour mixture.
- Use your hands to combine the ingredients until a dough starts to form.
- Work the strawberries in until evenly distributed into the dough. If the dough seems too sticky, add more flour ¼ cup at a time until no longer sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a thick disc.
- Pat or roll the dough to a thickness of about an inch.
- Cut into 8 triangles (as if cutting a pie) or use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out scones, and place them onto a lined baking sheet two inches apart.
- Bake the scones for 12-15 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the bottoms and baked through the middle.
- Remove the baked scones to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.
Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.
- Spoon over the cooled scones and serve.
Christina’s Notes
- Keep Oven Closed: Avoid opening the oven door during the initial baking time, as this can cause the scones to deflate.
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to the correct temperature (usually around 425°F or 220°C) before baking. This ensures a quick rise and a golden-brown exterior.
- Skip the Glaze: The glaze is optional, but you can add your favorite toppings instead, such as maple syrup, jam, or whipped cream.
- Lemon Zest: Add some lemon zest or lemon juice to your scone batter for a refreshing taste.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
I think I may become a little obsessed with these strawberry scones – they are SO good!