Description
Delightful strawberry lemon cream scones blend British elegance with fresh summer flavors. Buttery pastry edges embrace sweet berries and zesty citrus, promising a refined breakfast or afternoon tea treat you’ll savor slowly.
Ingredients
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Scone Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) white sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon zest
Fresh Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed and cold
- ¾ cup (120 g) strawberries, finely chopped
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy whipping cream (plus more for brushing)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 to 1 ½ cups (120 to 180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest (optional, for extra lemony flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by gathering all ingredients and equipment. Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange parchment paper on baking sheet.
- Create dry mixture by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Integrate cold butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter until texture resembles rough breadcrumbs.
- Whisk together cream, sour cream, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a separate container, creating a smooth liquid blend.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough. Carefully incorporate fresh strawberries, maintaining delicate mix.
- Transfer dough onto lightly floured surface. Shape into a compact circular disk approximately one inch thick. Slice into eight equal triangular wedges.
- Delicately brush scone surfaces with additional heavy cream, ensuring light and even coverage.
- Position scones on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces. Bake for 15-16 minutes until edges turn golden brown and surfaces develop a warm, appetizing hue.
- While scones cool, craft a luxurious lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Adjust consistency by incrementally adding sugar or liquid until desired smoothness is achieved.
- Drizzle glaze generously over slightly cooled scones, allowing it to cascade down sides. Serve immediately and savor the delightful blend of citrus and berry flavors.
Notes
- Perfect for morning breakfast or afternoon tea, these scones burst with fresh strawberry and zesty lemon flavors.
- Cutting butter into flour creates a tender, flaky texture that melts in your mouth with each delightful bite.
- Handle the dough gently to prevent tough scones, mixing ingredients just until combined for maximum softness.
- Customize the glaze consistency by adding powdered sugar or lemon juice to achieve your desired thickness.
- Fresh strawberries provide juicy bursts of sweetness that complement the bright, tangy lemon notes.
- Serve warm for the most incredible taste experience, allowing the glaze to slightly set but remain deliciously drippable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg