Strawberry scones are a special baked treat, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Making them is not hard but there are a few tips and tricks that can make a big difference in the texture.

5 strawberry scones with glaze on a white board

The best homemade scones are light, crumbly and not too dry, just like these Classic Scones. So, if you want to give strawberry scones a go, you need to try this recipe!

Homemade scones and biscuits, like these Classic tea Biscuits, are something that some of my friends and family find intimidating to make. When I make these strawberry scones I am always asked what the secret is in making them so delicious and tender and, of course, I’m always happy to share.

The two main things to remember when you make cream scones is to always use cold butter and not overwork the dough. If you overwork the dough they will be tough and dense.

I’ve made this scone recipe so many times I can almost do it with my eyes shut and the method I use always makes the most delicious scones.

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A Few Tips Before You Make Them

When you measure and prepare the ingredients keep these things in mind:

For this recipe, you will need brown sugar. Be sure to lightly pack it into the measuring cup.
The best way to measure flour is with a scale, but if you don’t have one you can use a measuring cup. The most accurate way to measure the flour with a cup is to lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then use a dinner knife to level it off.
You will need cold butter. I like to stick the butter in the freezer for a little bit before I cut it into small pieces. That way, it doesn’t get too warm too fast while you’re making the dough.
For the strawberries, they will need to be frozen. If you can find sliced frozen strawberries at the store they will work great. If you use fresh strawberries, you can slice them and freeze them on a baking sheet in an even layer for 30 minutes.

Ingredients to Make Strawberry Scones

Eggs: Help binding all the ingredients together.
Cream – Whole, heavy or whipping cream. Cream makes your scones fluffier and cake-like. Exactly what we like!
Vanilla Extract: Enhances all the flavors in the recipe.
Brown Sugar – Lightly packed. It makes these scones softer and moister and has a stronger flavor compared to regular white sugar.
All Purpose Flour: The perfect flour with the right amount of protein to get a higher rising scone with a soft and moist finish.
Baking powder: Adds lift to the scones.
Salt: Just like Vanilla exctract it adds flavor and enhances all the other flavors as well.
Butter – Cold and cut into pieces. Rubbed together with the flour it will melt while baking creating nice flaky layers and helps the scone to rise well.
Strawberries – Frozen and sliced. Adds flavor and freshness to a simple, classic scone.

How to Make Strawberry Scones Recipe from Scratch

First, beat the eggs in a bowl. Then add the cream, vanilla and sugar and mix until combined.

In another large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together. The flour, baking powder and salt. Be sure to use a whisk because this will “fluff” the flour and keep it light. Next, add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the flour until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.

chopped strawberries in a bowl and strawberries in a sieve whisked dry ingredients in a white bowl and wet ingredients in the mixing bowl

Make a well in the flour mixture by making space in the centre of the mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the well and stir until just combined. This means you should only mix long enough for the liquid to be absorbed by the flour.

I’ve actually counted how many stirs you should do and it’s no more than 16 or 17 stirs. Remember, over-mixing will make your scones dense and tough so use a light hand.

adding the cold butter to whisked flour mixture and add int the milk to make a dough

Once your dough is mixed you can turn it out onto a work surface dusted lightly with flour. Fold the dough over itself three or four times. This will help it come together so it’s fully combined and holds together.

Form it into a rectangle by lightly patting it with the palm of your hand. It should be approximately 11 x 8.5″.

Now you can top the dough with the frozen sliced strawberries. Lay them in an even layer so they are covering the top of the dough. Fold the dough over in three (like an envelope).

forming the dough into a rectangle with strawberries cut on top and folding the dough

Pat the dough again, but this time shape it into a circle. It doesn’t need to be perfect so don’t work it too much. Just do the best you can – remember, scones are rustic so it’s okay if they aren’t perfectly shaped.

Once you’ve shaped the dough you can slice it into wedges. You should have eight wedges total. Place them two inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are lightly golden.

the dough in a shape of a circle and cut on a parchment paper cookie sheet ready for baking

What do you put on top of scones?

I like to drizzle a simple vanilla glaze over the top of the scones. It’s very easy to make.

Combine powdered sugar with milk and a little vanilla.
Stir until combined and drizzle over the top of the scones.

These strawberry scones are best served warm from the oven. Make them for breakfast or brunch or as a special afternoon treat with a cup of tea. They are so tender and so good. Or add different kinds of berries, I love blueberries and raspberries in these scones as well. I hope you love them as much as I do.

How to Store Strawberry Scones

These Strawberry Scones will last about 1-2 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I suggest storing them in the fridge, this way they will last about a week.

You can also freeze the scones. Let them cool, then store them in an airtight container or freezer bag and place them in the freezer. They will last up to 3 months.

scones on a white board with one cut in have

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