Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Scones
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the very cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Gently fold in the finely diced fresh strawberries. Pour in the 1 cup of very cold heavy cream. Mix with a spatula or your hands until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a disk about 1-inch thick. You can also lightly knead it 2-3 times to bring it together, but avoid overworking.
- Use a 2.5 to 3-inch round cookie cutter (or a sharp knife to cut into 8 wedges) to cut out scones. Gather and re-pat scraps gently to cut out additional scones if needed. Place the scones about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with 1-2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the scones are cooked through.
- Transfer the baked scones to a wire rack to cool slightly while you prepare the glaze.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle or spread the lemon glaze over the warm or slightly cooled scones. Serve immediately for best results.
Notes
For extra flaky scones, ensure all cold ingredients (butter and cream) are very cold. You can even chill your mixing bowl briefly before starting. Do not overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough scones; a light hand is key. These scones are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, though they may soften.
