Lemon Glazed Strawberry Scones (Printable)

Buttery scones with fresh strawberries and a zesty lemon glaze, perfect for a flavorful start to the day.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Scones

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ For the Lemon Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ For Serving

14 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick round disc. Cut into 8 wedges and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the top of each scone with a light coating of heavy cream. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
08 - Transfer baked scones to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before glazing.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
10 - Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled scones and serve with fresh mixed berries.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of buttery richness, fruity sweetness, and citrus brightness
  • Beautiful presentation that looks bakery-quality but requires minimal effort
  • Versatile for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea
  • Uses simple, accessible ingredients with fresh seasonal berries
02 -
  • Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator and work quickly to prevent it from melting
  • Don't overwork the dough—mix just until combined for the most tender scones
  • Let scones cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off
  • For even baking, make sure all wedges are roughly the same size
  • Adjust glaze consistency by adding more lemon juice to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken
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