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Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones for a Bright Morning Treat

Delightful Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones, a perfect breakfast treat with light, flaky texture and a burst of spring flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur flour recommended
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cream can substitute with milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Greek yogurt is a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Zest the lemon to obtain about a tablespoon of zest and chop the strawberries into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  4. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, cream, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla essence.
  6. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
  8. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a circle 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  9. Brush the tops of the scones with additional cream.
  10. Bake for 15-16 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough and use cold ingredients for optimal texture.

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