Fresh Strawberry Scones (Summer Scones)
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These rustic, Fresh Strawberry Scones are a rite of summer passage. Easy to make, dotted with strawberries that bring early summer flavor. With no cutting or rolling, these are the best and easiest early summer scones.
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You honestly won’t believe how easy these Fresh Strawberry Scones are to make, especially once you discover how good they taste!
And… they’re absolutely perfect for a simple, casual outdoor afternoon tea. Or, yes, it is a very welcome breakfast or even snack.
Fresh strawberries are showing up in my market and my freezer is beginning to fill with frozen berries. I love to freeze strawberries for Strawberry Ricotta Cake and strawberry smoothies — all year long.
But I also love to freeze batches of scones, blueberry scones, blackberry scones, and of course, strawberry scones are a favorite around here in the summer. But no matter what the season is, there is a scone to be found in my freezer.
Perfect for late afternoon pick-me-ups, with tea, of course, or when girlfriends stop by. Late-night summer snacks, when the house is just cooling down, has also happened. And those are so good then.
Sometimes, you just need a sweet, summery treat!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! But don’t add the glaze until after they have thawed.
This recipe works best with fresh strawberries – but remember you can freeze the freshly baked scones!
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Fresh Strawberry Scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick cold butter, diced small
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk or heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced small
Icing
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon butter melted
- water to achieve consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line 2 rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork, fingers, or two knives. (Or use a food processor with the metal blade to speed things up. Just a couple of pulses will do.)
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk or heavy cream. Stir until just incorporated; carefully fold in the strawberries. The dough will be very sticky and moist.
- Using a large scoop or spoon, place 12 dollops of scone dough on both of the prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, with the rack in the center of the oven, or until the top begins to turn golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool while making the glaze.
- For the glaze: combine the lemon juice, confectioners’ sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Whisk until the lumps disappear. Add water as necessary to achieve desired consistency. Once the scones have cooled, drizzle each scone with the glaze.
Notes
Nutrition
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