Fluffy Strawberry Scones Recipe with Easy Zesty Lemon Glaze Drizzle
Light, fluffy strawberry scones with a sweet and tangy zesty lemon glaze drizzle, perfect for a quick and comforting breakfast or brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. The dough will be sticky; avoid overmixing.
- Carefully fold in the chopped strawberries, distributing evenly without smashing.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch (20 cm) circle about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Place the wedges evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk or cream until smooth and pourable.
- After the scones have cooled for 5 minutes, drizzle the lemon glaze generously on top.
Notes
Use cold butter to ensure flaky texture. Avoid overmixing dough to keep scones tender. If dough is too sticky, chill for 10-15 minutes before shaping. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best glaze flavor. Drizzle glaze while scones are still warm for best absorption and shine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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