Strawberry Scones are a delicious blend of ripe strawberries and flaky, buttery goodness. As someone who lives just minutes away from the world’s strawberry capital, I am committed to doing them justice with this easy, fresh strawberry scones recipe! These scones are simply divine—airy, tender, with just the right crumble, and bursting with juicy strawberries. To make them even more delicious, they’re topped with a sweet strawberry glaze, perfect when paired with a cup of coffee in the morning!

Table Of Contents

Reasons to Try Scones with Strawberries
Ingredients to Make Strawberry Scones
How to Make Strawberry Scones
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
Frequently Asked Questions
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When strawberry season rolls around, I always look for more delicious recipes to make with them! I’m a scone-aholic, so fresh strawberry scones were clearly on the list! The best part of these strawberry and cream scones is just how easy they are to make with simple ingredients.

Reasons to Try Scones with Strawberries

Amazing flavor and texture! They are bursting with the best fresh strawberry flavor nestled in a deliciously buttery sweet biscuit!
A must-have recipe – Scones are easy to make and should always be in your recipe repertoire. Once you’ve mastered a base scone recipe, the add-ins and flavor possibilities are endless!
Built for Spring – While strawberries can be found year-round, they are freshest, sweetest, and most delicious during the season!

Ingredients to Make Strawberry Scones

Fresh strawberries – Make sure they’re ripe for the sweetest berry! You can slice or dice them however you prefer.
Dry ingredients – These scones are made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Heavy cream – Use very cold heavy cream to help keep the rest of the dough cold. Then, use a little extra to brush on top before baking for a golden, flaky top!
Butter – Pop a stick of butter in the freezer and then use a grater to shred the butter into small pieces finely. This step reduces the amount of handling required, as the pieces are already the right size to be incorporated into the dough.
Egg – Adds a richness and more structure to your scone.

How to Make Strawberry Scones

These fresh berry scones are just as easy to make as biscuits. They require no fancy equipment and come together quickly.

Combine dry ingredients with the grated butter in a bowl. Use your fingers to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture to form pea-sized pieces.

Add the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla.

Use a wooden spoon to combine until you have a shaggy, mostly combined dough.

Add the fresh diced strawberries and gently fold into the dough..

Shape the dough into a thick round, about 8 inches wide.

Cut it into equal-sized triangular pieces and freeze for about 15 minutes.

Before baking: Brush the tops of your scones with heavy cream.

Recipe Tips and Substitutions

Keep the butter and ingredients cold – For the best texture, use frozen butter and very cold ingredients. I like to take the extra step of placing the shaped scones in the freezer right before baking. While baking, the frozen butter gradually melts creating steam pockets, resulting in perfectly tender and flaky scones.
Avoid overmixing your dough – To ensure that your scones turn out tender and flaky, avoid overmixing the wet and dry ingredients. Gently mix them until they are just combined, and once the dough is shaggy, fold in the fresh strawberries.
Crust Formation – The fat content in the cream contributes to crust formation, giving the scones a slightly crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries, but be sure to thaw and drain them well before incorporating them into the scone dough. Excess moisture from frozen strawberries can affect the texture of the scones.

Can I freeze scones?

Yes, scones freeze well. Once baked and cooled, you can wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store them in a freezer-safe bag or container. To enjoy, simply thaw at room temperature or reheat in the oven before serving.

How do I prevent my scones from spreading too much during baking?

To prevent excessive spreading, make sure your dough is properly chilled before baking. Additionally, avoid overmixing the dough, as this can develop too much gluten, leading to a denser texture.

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