Sweet and Tangy Strawberry Shortcake Scones Recipe
Delightful Strawberry Shortcake Scones combine buttery, flaky scones with sweet fresh strawberries and rich cream for a perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
For Serving
- Whipped cream or clotted cream
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even leavening and flavor distribution.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces, which helps create the flaky texture of the scones.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the dough just starts to come together; avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the dough, taking care not to break them apart to maintain bursts of fruitiness in the scones.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges and place them on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart for even baking.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops with a little heavy cream to promote browning. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 15-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm with whipped cream or clotted cream for a classic strawberry shortcake experience.
Notes
- Use cold butter and cream to ensure flaky scones.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid tough scones.
- Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
- Scones are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a sweeter finish, sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
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