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Strawberry Scones Recipe

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These Strawberry Scones are a delightful treat combining tender, flaky texture with the sweet freshness of chopped strawberries. Made with frozen butter for perfect flakiness and a honey vanilla Greek yogurt base, they are lightly sweetened and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty afternoon snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for topping)

Butter

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (frozen)

Fruit

  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt (e.g., Honey Vanilla Greek Gods)
  • 1 large egg

Topping

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for brushing)

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Freeze the butter until completely solid. Move your oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
  3. Grate Butter: Remove the frozen butter from the freezer and grate it using the large holes of a cheese grater.
  4. Cut Butter into Dry Ingredients: Quickly work the grated butter into the dry mix using a pastry cutter or two butter knives, ensuring the butter is incorporated into the flour to create a crumbly texture. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries. Chill the mixture in the fridge while preparing the wet ingredients.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), honey vanilla Greek yogurt, and egg until smooth and well combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir lightly with a fork until just combined. Then use your hands to press and gently knead the dough into a single large ball. The dough will be slightly sticky and may feel dry initially, but continue gently pressing and kneading until it comes together. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender scone texture.
  7. Form Scones: Shape the dough into a 5.5 by 5.5-inch round disc, approximately 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the disc into 8 equal triangle pieces with swift, decisive cuts. Separate the scones on the prepared sheet pan, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  8. Chill: (Optional) Brush the tops with heavy cream using a pastry brush and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of granulated sugar. Refrigerate the scones for 20 minutes to firm up before baking.
  9. Bake: Bake the chilled scones in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops just begin to brown.
  10. Cool: Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to rest on the sheet pan for 5 minutes to let the steam finish cooking the interiors. Then transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature before glazing.
  11. Make Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or cream if needed, keeping the glaze thick but pourable. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones with a spoon.

Notes

  • Note 1: Use all-purpose flour for best results. You can substitute a gluten-free all-purpose blend if desired but adjust liquid as needed.
  • Note 2: Fresh strawberries are best. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess moisture before chopping.
  • Note 3: Avoid overmixing and overkneading the dough, as this can make the scones tough instead of tender and flaky.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/strawberry-scones-recipe/