Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Hull and chop strawberries into 1/2-inch pieces. For juicier scones, freeze strawberries for about 30 minutes.
- Cut cold butter into cubes and freeze for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and lemon zest.
Making the Dough
- Grate the frozen butter into the dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Pour in the cold cream and fold gently until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough once or twice on a floured surface, then shape into a rectangle.
- Spread frozen strawberries over the bottom two-thirds of the dough.
- Fold the top third over the strawberries and roll out gently to about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 triangles and freeze them for about 5 minutes before baking.
Baking
- Brush the tops with a little cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the scones cool on a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then drizzle over the cooled scones.
Serving
- Enjoy fresh, or store at room temperature for a few days.
Notes
Don’t skip the chilling for the butter and strawberries. Fresh ingredients make a noticeable difference. You can prepare the dough a day in advance.
