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Strawberry Scones with Zesty Lemon Glaze

Irresistible Strawberry Scones with Zesty Lemon Glaze Recipe

Delightful Strawberry Scones with Zesty Lemon Glaze, perfect for brunch and cozy afternoons.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with a mix of milk and lemon juice.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure not to over-measure.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Cut into small cubes.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Handle gently; frozen strawberries can be used.
For the Zesty Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness to the glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice Adds acidity for flavor balance.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a pitcher, whisk together the buttermilk and large egg until fully combined.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Mix on low speed until evenly blended.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Slowly pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the flour mixture while mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
  5. Gently fold in fresh strawberries.
  6. Shape the dough into a round disc about 1-inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Cut the chilled dough into 8 wedges and place them on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Cool scones on a wire rack and prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice together.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over warm scones before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is very cold before cutting into the dough for flaky layers. Handle strawberries gently to avoid crushing.

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