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Bakery-Style Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

Deliciously flaky and buttery strawberry scones with a zesty lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: Bakery, Scottish
Calories: 235

Ingredients
  

For the scones
  • 1.25 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces Fresh is best, but frozen can work in a pinch
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour A high-quality brand like King Arthur Flour is recommended
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Sea salt works well
  • 0.33 cup sugar Granulated for sweetness
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest Zest before juicing
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes Kerrygold is preferred for its rich flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream Helps keep the scones tender
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed for a zingy flavor
  • 1 pinch salt To balance the sweetness in the glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Hull and chop strawberries into 1/2-inch pieces. For juicier scones, freeze strawberries for about 30 minutes.
  3. Cut cold butter into cubes and freeze for about 10 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and lemon zest.
Making the Dough
  1. Grate the frozen butter into the dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  2. Pour in the cold cream and fold gently until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough once or twice on a floured surface, then shape into a rectangle.
  4. Spread frozen strawberries over the bottom two-thirds of the dough.
  5. Fold the top third over the strawberries and roll out gently to about 1 inch thick.
  6. Cut the dough into 8 triangles and freeze them for about 5 minutes before baking.
Baking
  1. Brush the tops with a little cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. 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
  1. 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.