Strawberry Scones With Dried Strawberries Easy Wellplated Com

Strawberry scones are pure decadence and comfort. While I typically derive great pleasure from creating baked goods that are better for you and still taste fabulous (Pumpkin Scones are a prime example), I won’t lie to you—I left my magic bag of lighter comfort food tricks on the shelf this time. These English strawberry scones are all real butter and heavy cream, and I don’t regret one tender bite. Nor should you. (This Strawberry Cake is also WORTH IT!) From the moment you break off a piece of the super flakey exterior—a golden crust so flakey it practically shatters—and reveal the splendidly soft, pillowy interior, you will realize that everything about this moment is exactly as it should be.

How to Make Strawberry Scones

Whether you’re looking for an indulgent treat to pass at your next family brunch (hello, Easy Strawberry Cake) or a quick and easy scone recipe to whip up to get you through the long work week, these dried strawberry scones with cream have your back.

The Ingredients

Dried Strawberries. Chewy, sweet dried strawberries are the key ingredient in English strawberry scones. They are available year-round, give the scones sweetness without making them too damp, and they pair beautifully with the scones’ creamy flavor. (For a healthy fresh strawberry breakfast treat, try these Yogurt Muffins.)

Flour. Save the whole wheat flour for these Rhubarb Scones. This easy strawberry scone recipe calls for nothing more than everyday all-purpose flour.Butter. Key for ultra-tender and flakey scones (like these Savory Scones with Bacon Cheddar and Chive) that melt into your mouth.

Egg. For softness and tenderness. I also like to make a quick egg wash to brush over the scones before baking to give them that bakery-style shine on top.Heavy Cream. While I’ve made scones with yogurt, scones with sour cream, and scones with buttermilk before, when you want an old-fashioned, classic English taste, cream is the move.

Sugar. For a touch of sweetness that brings out the flavor of the strawberries and improves the tenderness of the scones.Pecans. As a final flourish, I added toasted pecans to the batter for their warmth and crunch. (I also love adding nuts to this Strawberry Crisp.)

The Directions

Heads up! Scones are quick and easy to make, but for the best results and max ease of preparation, you’ll want to pop your butter in the freezer for at least an hour before getting started. Dried strawberries are available online here. DO NOT use freeze dried strawberries, which will be dry and cakey.

Storage Tips

To Store. Scones are best enjoyed the day they are baked but can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature.To Reheat. Gently rewarm scones in a 325 degree F oven or toaster oven.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Mixing Bowl. I love this space-saving nested glass mixing bowl set for a variety of sweet and savory recipes.Box Grater. My secret weapon for grating frozen butter into scones for incredibly tender and flaky scones every time.Sheet Pan. This is my all-time favorite sheet pan to use for easy sheet pan dinners and my go-to recipe for Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.

Go ahead, treat yourself!