Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk), plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the largest pieces are pea-sized and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 3: Pour in the 1/2 cup of heavy cream and mix gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just starts to come together. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Step 4: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges (triangles) using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
- Step 5: Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the remaining heavy cream and sprinkle with a touch of extra granulated sugar. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze baked scones for a grab-and-go treat.
- To revive day-old texture, warm the scones loosely tented in foil in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes until the crust is crisp again.
- These sweet treats are perfect served warm, split open, and topped simply with clotted cream or a bright lemon curd.
- Remember that cold is key: keep your butter extremely chilled, and try chilling the cut scones on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking for a higher rise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American