Description
These flaky strawberry scones with vanilla glaze are buttery, tender, and filled with fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, they bake up golden and soft with a gentle vanilla glaze that melts beautifully over the top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Add cream and vanilla extract, mixing just until dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently fold once or twice, and shape into a circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones and serve.
Notes
Use very cold butter for the flakiest texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep scones tender. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg