Strawberry Scones With a Vanilla Glaze

These strawberry scones can brighten up anybodies day. I usually like english scones with some clotted cream and jam. I was never a fan of scones with fruit in them. BUT these are the only exception! They are the perfect amount of sweetness and softness.

Here’s what it should look like once you incorporate the butter

The dough cut into 8 triangles

The scones just before going into the oven

Here’s what you’ll need: 

2 Cups AP Flour 

1/4 Teaspoon baking soda

1 Teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 Teaspoon salt 

1/3 Cup sugar 

1 Stick COLD unsalted butter (1/2 cup) 

1/2 Cup Sour cream 

1 Large egg 

1 heaping cup fresh chopped strawberries 

For Vanilla Glaze (optional)

1/2 Cup icing sugar 

1-2 Tablespoon milk (a few more tablespoons may be needed) 

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.  

2. In a large bowl whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar. 

3. Grate butter into flour mixture with the large holes of the grater. Once grated, use your hands to work in the butter until it resembles course meal. Then add your strawberries. Try not to stir too much. 

4. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and egg until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, gently stir in the egg mixture into the flour mixture until a large clump of dough forms. Use your hands to press the dough and form a ball. The dough will be crumbly at first, but keep pressing and it’ll come together.

5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat into a disc about 6 inches wide and about 3/4 inches thick. Flour a sharp knife (be careful). And cut the dough into 8 triangles. Place on baking sheet and bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown.  Let scones cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes. 

For Vanila glaze:

1. Add all the ingredients into a small bowl. You may need add a half a tablespoon of milk at a time to get desired consistency.  

2. The scones will be cooling on the baking tray for 10 minutes, So at the last few minutes drizzle the glaze on with a spoon

3. Enjoy!

Note: These are best to eat within the same day. But you can also refrigerate them to help with freshness for up to 2 days.

Just drizzled in vanilla glaze.