English Strawberries and Cream Scones
Enjoy the classic taste of homemade scones with strawberries and cream! This easy recipe brings you a beloved English tradition. Perfect for high tea, breakfast, brunch, or just a sweet treat, these scones are simple to make and so delicious. Serve them warm, topped with fresh strawberries and lightly whipped cream, and share a delightful moment with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 5 oz. all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter frozen, grated
- ½ cup milk cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk for glaze
- 6 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 6 tablespoons whipped cream
- 10 strawberries sliced
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
465 °F or 
430 °F. - Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Sift the dry ingredients three times to ensure a light texture.5 oz. all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar
- Rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized pieces.2 tablespoons butter
- Add the milk and vanilla to the mixture.½ cup milk , 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix gently with a wooden spoon until you have a sticky dough. The wetter the dough, the lighter the scones will be!
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and sprinkle a little flour on top. Fold the dough gently 4–5 times to make it smooth and soft. Do not knead. To get a layered effect in your scones, you fold the dough instead of kneading.
- Press the dough into a rectangle, about 6 × 4 inches (15 × 10 cm). Use a 2-inch (5 cm) cutter to cut scones from the dough. Press straight down without twisting. Place the scones gently on the baking tray without pressing them. Repeat until all the dough is used.
- Brush the tops of the scones with milk. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.1 tablespoon milk
- Cut each scone in half. Spread strawberry jam on the bottom half.6 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Add a spoonful of whipped cream and a few slices of fresh strawberries.6 tablespoons whipped cream, 10 strawberries
- Place the top half back on the scone and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
NOTES
1. Tips for Perfect Scones
- Keep it Cold: Make sure your dough is cold, and preheat your oven. Cold dough creates light and airy scones.
- Don’t Twist the Cutter: When cutting out the scones, press the cutter straight down. Twisting can compress the layers and affect how the scones rise.
- In advance: If needed, you can prepare the dough in the morning and keep it covered in the fridge on a baking tray. Then, just pop them in the oven when ready to bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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