Description
Delicious scones with the perfect harmony of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix together the cream, egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For sugar-free alternatives, consider using stevia, monk fruit, or allulose.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg