Description
Delightful scones bursting with the flavors of fresh strawberries and aromatic vanilla bean.
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 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced strawberries and scraped vanilla bean seeds gently.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times to bring it together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, use cold ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg