Glazed Lemon Strawberry Scones

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

Course Breakfast, Dessert

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.

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I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Be sure to leave a comment below if you try it.

Sara

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