Strawberry Scones
This strawberry scones recipe puts a fruity spin on the classic British bake - perfect for a proper cream tea.
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Ingredients
Method
2) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Blend in the cold butter at the lowest speed and mix until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
3) Combine the eggs and double cream and quickly add them to the flour and butter mixture. Combine until just blended. Toss the strawberries with the 1 tbsp of flour, add them to the dough, and mix quickly. The dough may be a bit sticky.
4) Dump the dough out onto a well-floured surface and be sure it is well combined. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough 2cm thick. You should see lumps of butter in the dough. Cut into squares with a 10cm plain or fluted cutter, then cut them in half diagonally to make triangles. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
5) Brush the tops with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20 to 25 mins, until the outsides are crisp and the insides are fully baked.
6) Serve warm or leave to cool.
Fabulously fruity and berry, berry good!
This strawberry scones recipe from the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten, brings a little summer sweetness to traditional home baking. These stunning scones are delicious, but the addition of dried strawberries folded through take them to next-level loveliness!
The dough comes together easily, and a brush of egg wash gives these scones their beautiful golden finish as they bake. This is one of these strawberry scones dishes that can be served warm from the oven with a generous spoonful of strawberry jam and lots of clotted cream (or cream first then jam, whichever way you prefer!). Alternatively, simply split them open and add butter for a fuss-free treat. Whichever way you build them, this strawberry scones recipe is hard to resist!
And if you’re looking for more strawberry scones ideas, is there anything better than serving them as part of a classic afternoon tea? Set out a proper pot of English tea, add cucumber sandwiches, tiny cakes and plenty of napkins, then let everyone help themselves. They’re equally delicious at brunch, as a sweet bake with your afternoon coffee, or packed into a picnic basket for a sunny day out.
If you want to give this strawberry scones recipe your own twist, add lemon zest to brighten the fruit, or stir through white chocolate chips for extra indulgence. You could also swap some of the dried strawberries for dried raspberries or cranberries. And if you’re in the mood for more home-baked favourites, try blueberry-lemon muffins, traditional Welsh cakes, or indulgent chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter icing.
