Description
Soft, fluffy scones bursting with fresh strawberries and the delightful aroma of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Combine the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste in a separate bowl. Pour the cream mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently just until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges or use a round cutter.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with jam or whipped cream.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap each scone and place in a freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg