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Strawberry Scones
Strawberry Scones
"Strawberry scones are flaky, buttery, and delicious when you use this recipe. It is packed full of delicious strawberry flavor and then has a vanilla glaze that is drizzled on top. Once you make these it will become one of your favorite treats to enjoy all summer long. You are going to love this easy strawberry scone recipe! It is the perfect addition to breakfast, baby showers, an afternoon snack, or dessert. The strawberry mixed with the vanilla glaze is to die for and these are ACTUALLY really easy to make! You will no longer be running to the bakery to buy a scone because you will love that you can make these right in the comfort of your own home! "
Makes8 Scones
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time25 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, grated and very cold/frozen
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk or heavy cream, plus more for brushing on top
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- Coarse sugar
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder
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Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly
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In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk or cream, and vanilla extract
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Add liquid ingredients and strawberries to dry ingredients and stir until moistened, and mixture is well combined and holds together in a ball
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Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto parchment paper or counter
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Press dough into 8 inch circle, about ¾ inch thick
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Brush top with additional buttermilk or cream
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Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired
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Using a sharp knife, cut circle into 8 wedges
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Divide triangles and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat, leaving enough space for the scones to expand when cooked
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
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Remove from oven and cool slightly
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Add vanilla glaze if you like (made with the powdered sugar and 2 TBSP of milk).
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Serve warm or room temperature.
