Lemon Glazed Strawberry Scones (Printable)

Buttery scones packed with juicy strawberries and finished with a zesty lemon glaze, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Scones

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus additional for brushing
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ For the Lemon Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ For Serving

14 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
05 - Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops with heavy cream and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
09 - Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and serve with fresh berries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour and taste like you've been baking since dawn.
  • The lemon glaze cuts through the richness in a way that makes you want to eat two before anyone else notices.
  • Fresh strawberries tucked into buttery dough somehow feel both simple and special.
02 -
  • Don't let your butter get warm or you'll lose the flakiness that makes these scones special; work quickly and keep everything cold.
  • Overmixing the dough is the most common mistake and will turn your scones into hockey pucks, so stop stirring the moment you don't see dry flour anymore.
03 -
  • If your dough feels too dry as you're mixing, add one more tablespoon of heavy cream at a time rather than adding water, which can toughen the scones.
  • Zest your lemon directly over the mixing bowl for the dough and save the juice for the glaze, so you're using every bit of flavor.
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