Strawberry Scones
Flaky, buttery scones dotted with fresh strawberries and a sweet vanilla glaze. Lovely with afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Total time: 42 minutes
Scones
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 2/3 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet with parchment.
- 2
Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
- 3
Cut in the cold butter until pea-sized, then toss in the strawberries.
- 4
Whisk the cream, egg, and vanilla, then stir into the flour just until a shaggy dough forms.
- 5
Pat into a 1-inch-thick disk, cut into 8 wedges, and place on the sheet.
- 6
Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden. Cool, then drizzle with the glaze.
Zoe's Tips
- Keep everything cold for the flakiest scones — even chill the bowl.
- Don't overwork the dough; lumps of butter create flaky layers.
- Pat the diced strawberries dry so they don't make the dough wet.
Nutrition estimate
Approximate, per serving — a rough guide, not a lab measurement.
A note from Zoe:this recipe is newly developed from classic, trusted baking ratios — it hasn't been through rounds of reader testing yet. Bake with a baker's eye, and if you try it, I'd genuinely love your feedback so I can make it even better.
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