Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones: The Best Homemade Delight
Enjoy the delightful combination of strawberries and lemons in these homemade scones. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cream, strawberries, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it.
- Shape the dough into a circle and cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter scone, add more sugar to the mixture.
- These scones are best served fresh, but can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones