Description
Delightful strawberry lemon cream scones blend British baking tradition with fresh seasonal ingredients. Quick-to-prepare pastries offer sweet-tart flavors that complement morning coffee or afternoon tea perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups and 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ¾ cup strawberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and cold
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (plus more for brushing)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra lemony flavor)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Arrange all ingredients and tools. Set oven to 400°F with parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Dry Blend: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in large mixing bowl. Incorporate cold butter using pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Liquid Integration: Whisk cream, sour cream, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Dough Formation: Merge wet and dry mixtures with minimal stirring to prevent toughening. Gently fold in fresh strawberries, maintaining delicate texture.
- Shaping: Transfer dough to floured surface. Mold into compact disk about one inch thick. Divide into eight triangular wedges.
- Prepping for Baking: Brush scone surfaces with heavy cream for golden finish. Arrange on baking sheet with slight spacing.
- Baking and Glazing: Bake 15-16 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces develop rich color. Simultaneously, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest into smooth glaze.
- Finishing Touch: Once cooled, drizzle lemon glaze over scones, allowing it to cascade elegantly. Serve immediately to enjoy vibrant citrus and berry essence.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use extremely cold butter for the flakiest, most tender scone texture; freeze butter and grate or cube quickly before incorporating.
- Handle Dough Gently: Minimal mixing prevents tough scones; overmixing develops gluten and creates dense, chewy results instead of light, delicate pastries.
- Strawberry Placement Technique: Fold strawberries carefully to prevent color bleeding and maintain distinct fruit pockets throughout the scone.
- Perfect Baking Cue: Golden-brown edges signal optimal doneness; watch closely to avoid over-browning, which can dry out the delicate scones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg