These delicious strawberry scones are perfectly soft and tender, studded with fresh strawberries, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
For the Scones:
2 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
⅓cupgranulated sugar
1Tablespoonbaking powder
½cupCOLD buttercubed
2large eggs whisked
½cupmilk
¼cupheavy cream
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1cupchopped strawberries
For the Glaze:
¾cupconfectioners' sugar
2Tablespoonswhole milk
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set it aside.
Add the flour, sugar, and baking powder to a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse just until the butter becomes the size of peas. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, cream, and vanilla. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the wet mixture to brush on the top of the scones before baking.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix just until they’re fully incorporated. Add the chopped strawberries and fold to combine.
Place the dough on a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 triangles and place them onto the baking sheet.
Brush scones with the reserved egg wash and place in the freezer for 30 minutes (or up to a few hours).
While your scones are in the freezer, preheat your oven to 425° F. Bake the scones for 20 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled scones and enjoy.
Notes
No food processor? Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl then use a pastry cutter to cut the cold butter into the flour mixture. Be sure to work quickly so the butter doesn’t melt.If the glaze is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. If the glaze is too thick, add a touch more milk.Store glazed sconesin an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Microwave for 10-15 seconds to reheat.