Strawberry Scones
Indulge in the light and fluffy delight of homemade strawberry scones, perfect for breakfast or brunch any day of the week. These scones are bursting with vibrant strawberry flavor, thanks to the use of freeze-dried strawberries, ensuring each bite is a delightful experience. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious treat that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a warm cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1.5 ounces freeze-dried strawberries (or 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped)
- 1/4 cup water (for rehydrating strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 4 ounces cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Cream (for brushing on top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rehydrate freeze-dried strawberries by gently squeezing the bag and mixing with water. If using fresh strawberries, chop them and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add buttermilk while pulsing until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until it holds together.
- Remove excess moisture from strawberries and fold into the dough.
- Shape dough into a round about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 equal pieces.
- Brush tops with cream before baking for a golden finish.
- Bake for 14–17 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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