Strawberry Scones

These strawberry scones are soft, crumbly, flaky, and perfectly sweet! They’re bursting with fresh strawberries and finished with a simple sweet vanilla glaze. Pair them with a cup of fresh coffee and you’re all set for the best breakfast ever! They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or to be served as a treat any time of the day.

Tender, flaky, and light with a hint of sweetness, these strawberry scones don’t last long in my house. My mom used to make them as afterschool snacks, and I’ve followed the tradition with my own family. I mean let’s face it; kids never like anything you make, so if you can get them to scarf something down, it’s a win in my book.

I make this delicious strawberry scones recipe as an afterschool snack, but you can make it for a variety of different reasons. Here are just a few reasons to make them:

• Luncheon desserts
• Brunches with the family or friends
• A quick breakfast option
• Treats for the teacher’s lounge
• Office parties

Try my Cranberry Orange Scones and Pumpkin Scones too!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I personally love this recipe because it’s a quick and easy snack! But, here are just a few more reasons why you’ll love this recipe:

1. It’s delicious. Made with fresh strawberries and topped with a vanilla drizzle, this recipe has just the right amount of sweetness. 
2. Simple ingredients. Everything you need will definitely be at your closest grocery store, and you probably already have everything in your kitchen.
3. Doesn’t take long to make. All you need is 20 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cook time. That’s it and you’re done. 

Strawberry Scones Key Ingredients

What I like about this recipe is that once you buy the ingredients, you won’t need to go back to the store for more the next time you want to make scones. Make sure you have these main ingredients:

• Strawberries. For the best flavor, you will want to have fresh strawberries from the produce section. The strawberries should be hulled and chopped into small pieces.
• Flour. You can’t make the flaky light scone without flour, I’m using all-purpose flour here.
• Butter. This is a key ingredient in the recipe and what makes the dough flaky. Make sure that the butter is cold, just like in pie crust as you will use a pastry cutter or a food processor to combine it with the flour.
• Baking powder. Don’t confuse this with baking soda as it does work different. This is our leavener that will give the scones a nice lift.
• Buttermilk. Before you begin this recipe, make sure your buttermilk is at room temperature. 
• Sugar. To sweeten the scones, you will need regular granulated sugar.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How do You Make Strawberry Scones

You don’t need to be a professional baker to make delicious scones! Follow these simple steps below! 

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit, and line your baking tray with parchment paper. 
2. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Next, add the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs (you can also use a food processor instead). 
4. Gently fold in your chopped strawberries until they are evenly distributed. 
5. In a separate bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and mix well. 
6. Add your buttermilk and egg mixture into the flour mixture and combine until it becomes a dough.

8. Transfer your dough to a flat and lightly floured surface, and form a round disc that is about 1 inch thick. Then, using a sharp knife, divide the disc of dough into 8 equal portions. 
9. Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl. Place the scones on your prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.
10. Next, place the scones in the freezer for 20 minutes. 
11. After 20 minutes, bake the scones in the oven for 20 to 22 minutes until the top is a nice golden brown. 
12. Allow the scones to cool for about 20 minutes.

Easy Scone Glaze Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make a simple vanilla glaze for your scones:

• Powdered sugar: Buy this at the store, do not try and make this at home as you’ll end up with crunchy bits of sugar even if you use a high powered blender.
• Vanilla: For recipes like this, use the best pure vanilla extract that you can afford. The real stuff, obviously.
• Milk: Or heavy cream, to turn the sugar into thick luxurious a glaze.

14. Combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl to make the drizzle/glaze.
15. Finally, drizzle your scones generously with the vanilla glaze.

Tips and Tricks for Making Strawberry Scones

Following the directions above will make some fantastic scones. But, as with any recipe, there’s always room for little tweaks depending on your liking. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind:

1. Don’t overwork the dough. This is the most important tip that I can give you. You are working with cold butter, and I recommend that you use a pastry cutter to work in the butter with the flour. When you get a coarse crumb, stop right away. If you keep going, you will risk ruining the texture of the scones.
2. Thin the drizzle. If you like your drizzle thinner, you can add in 1 more tablespoon of cream.
3. Add more strawberries. For a more berry flavor, add in more a little more strawberries. Feeling adventerous? Add in some chocolate chips!
4. Sweeten it up. If you like your scones to be a little sweeter, sprinkle your strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar before folding them into your dough.

FAQ’s

If you like recipes using fresh strawberries, check out some of my other favorite strawberry recipes!

Everything in life is so much better with a sweet strawberry treat. With the perfect amount of sweetness, these light and fluffy fresh strawberry scones are just what you need. If you loved this recipe as much as I did, let me know in the comments below!