Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones: The Best Fresh Breakfast Treat
Delightful scones filled with fresh strawberries and zesty lemon cream make for a perfect breakfast 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 butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in strawberries and lemon zest.
- Stir in heavy cream until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently, then form into a circle.
- Cut into wedges and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add a glaze made of lemon juice and powdered sugar.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
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: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Lemon, Scones, Breakfast, Fresh