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Strawberry Shortcake Scones Recipe

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These Strawberry Shortcake Scones combine tender, flaky scones with juicy diced strawberries and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these scones are moist, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients and a quick baking method.

Ingredients

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Scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into tiny cubes
  • 10 small strawberries, hulled and finely diced
  • 3/4 cup half and half

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a flaky texture.
  4. Add Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries into the flour mixture, lightly coating them to help distribute evenly without releasing too much moisture.
  5. Form Dough: Pour in the half and half and gently fold the mixture just until it begins to come together into a soft, slightly wet dough. Avoid kneading or over-mixing to keep scones tender.
  6. Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle or circle. If sticky, sprinkle with a hint of flour to handle more easily.
  7. Cut Scones: Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 6 or 8 triangles, depending on your preferred size.
  8. Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Oven times may vary, so watch for doneness.
  9. Cool: Transfer the baked scones to a cooling rack placed over parchment paper and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes.
  10. Prepare Glaze: While the scones cool, whisk together powdered sugar, half and half, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
  11. Glaze Scones: Gently dunk the tops of the cooled scones in the glaze or drizzle it over the top. The glaze will firm up as it sets.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the glaze to set, then enjoy your fresh strawberry shortcake scones for breakfast or as a delightful snack.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep scones tender and flaky.
  • Use chilled butter to achieve the best flaky texture.
  • If dough is too sticky to handle, sprinkle lightly with flour instead of kneading.
  • Oven temperatures vary, so check scones early to avoid overbaking.
  • The glaze thickness can be adjusted by adding more half and half or powdered sugar as desired.
  • Fresh, ripe strawberries add the best flavor and moisture to the scones.

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