Description
These Strawberry Lemon Scones are a delightful treat featuring fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Easy to prepare, they deliver a burst of flavor with each bite, making them an ideal choice for anyone in search of simple, homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in strawberries.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For added sweetness, glaze with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice after baking.
Ensure butter is cold for flakier scones.
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg