Fresh strawberries make these strawberry scones extra delicious! These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch or teatime and are perfect by themselves or with a bit of jam. Make these delicious scones during strawberry season when the berries are at their peak of flavor.
Spring is in the air and I'm finding delicious ripe strawberries in the store! I can't resist those delicious strawberries and find myself buying some every time I'm at the store. I'm celebrating spring with these strawberry scones!
Scones are perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack with tea! I have to be honest though....these never make it past breakfast in my house.
They are gone as soon as they come out of the oven. Maybe if I made them later in the day, they'd last past breakfast!
Do I have to use heavy cream?
No, you do not have to use heavy cream. You can use half and half instead. Heavy cream, or whipping cream makes the scones very tender and soft. They make the scones richer, but I think it makes the scones more indulgent. The cream is also brushed on top of the dough just before baking. It helps the scones turn a lovely golden color and helps the sprinkled sugar stick to the scones.
How to make scones
- Combine flour, sugar and baking powder
- Add butter and mix in with a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles small peas
- Add fresh strawberries
- Add heavy cream
- Knead together a few times, just until dough comes together
- Form into a circle
- Slice into wedges
- Place wedges on a lined baking sheet
- Brush with cream
- Sprinkle with sugar
- Bake
Do I need to grease my baking sheet when baking scones?
I have just started baking on a silicone baking mat and I love it! If you don't have a silicone baking mat, don't worry! I have used parchment paper for baking scones for years. If you don't have either, you will want to grease your baking sheet lightly or the scones will stick.
I hope you are enjoying spring weather and fresh strawberries right now!
If you are looking for other great scone recipes , try these cranberry scones, raspberry scones and eggnog scones!
While strawberries are in season you will want to make this Strawberry French Toast, Strawberry Swiss Roll, Strawberry Shortcake or this Strawberry Bread.
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This recipe was originally published in March of 2017.
Strawberry Scones
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Flour
- ¼ Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 6 Tablespoons Cold Butter (Cut into small pieces)
- 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries (Cut into small pieces)
- ¾ Cup Heavy Cream
For Topping
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
Instructions
- In large bowl mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add butter and mix in with a pastry blender or your fingers.
- Add strawberries and mix lightly.
- Add heavy cream and mix with a fork just until the mixture comes together.
- Use your hands to knead just once or twice to further incorporate the ingredients together. Do not overwork dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, pat out into an 8 inch circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges.
- Carefully move wedges to a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Place wedges about ¼" apart.
- Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool on a baking rack.
Notes
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David @ Spiced says
Fresh strawberry season is almost here, and that makes me really happy! These scones sound like an awesome breakfast (or dessert!) idea. I'm all in. I'm so ready for fresh fruit and warmer temperatures! 🙂
Valentina says
These sound and look so dreamy. I love the use of fresh berries, and can imagine how delicious a bit of butter would be melting over them right out of the oven. YUM! 🙂 ~Valentina
Katherine says
Wonderful! I have a ton of strawberries to use up and this look like the perfect way to do it. Yum!!
Kathy says
I hope you enjoy them!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
Aren't silicone baking mats the BEST? I use mine almost every day for so many things. And these scones!! Like springtime on a plate. 🙂
Funmi says
These look beautiful, absolutely yummers! Worth a try.
Funmi x
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Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
I don't make scones often, but I love them. What a wonderful way to celebrate Spring. They look absolutely delicious.
Kathy says
Thanks, Anu! They are super delicious! 🙂
Adina says
Beautiful scones and pictures! That strawberry on the side is a real eye catcher. I've never made scones or eaten any (what a shame!), but I would sure like to try these.
[email protected] says
Yes! We are having definitely signs of spring here too! And strawberry scones are an excellent way to celebrate! They look wonderful!
Kathy says
Thanks, Ashley! I am so happy spring is finally here!
GiGi Eats says
I think I have only had ONE scone in my life. ONE!!!! I think it was good? It was so so so so so long ago though. But I really just wanna stick my nose in these ones and take a deep breath in!
Kathy says
It's time to break that trend!!! Scone number TWO is coming your way! 🙂