Glazed Lemon Strawberry Scones
Today’s baking therapy involved rich and buttery Glazed Lemon Strawberry Scones.
For me, the perfect scone should have a soft moist interior, with lots of juicy strawberries, crunchy golden exterior, sweet crumbly edges and lots of lemony glaze. These tangy strawberry studded pastries are so tender and sweet and a perfect start to my day.
Tip: Everything should be cold. Cold butter. Cold cream. Cold eggs! Using cold ingredients will give your scone a better texture and light flaky layers.
Glazed Lemon Strawberry Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp (75g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, frozen
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (190g) strawberries, fresh or frozen
Glaze
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F with baking rack to the middle-low position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Grate the frozen butter with a box grater. Toss the grated butter into the flour mixture and combine it with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cream, egg, and vanilla together. Drizzle it over the flour mixture and then toss the mixture together with a rubber spatula until combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberries. Don’t overwork the dougg, which will appear to be a little wet. Work the dough into a ball with floured hands and transfer to a floured surface. Press into a neat 8″ disc and cut into 8 equal wedges with a very sharp knife.
- Place scones 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and place in the freezer for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
To Make the Glaze
- Whisk the confectioners sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice together until smooth. Add another tbsp of lemon juice to thin out, if necessary. Drizzle glaze over scones right before serving.Inspired by Sally’s Baking Addiction.
Notes
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Be sure to leave a comment below if you try it.
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