Bakery-Style Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones – Homefoodkitchen
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bakery-Style Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones from Homefoodkitchen. These scones are the perfect balance of zesty lemon and sweet strawberries, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or tea time. With a soft, flaky texture achieved through the addition of sour cream, every bite melts in your mouth. Drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze, these scones not only taste amazing but also present beautifully, making them a hit at any gathering. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature; they are sure to brighten your day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 3.5 tbsp lemon juice for glaze
- 1 tsp lemon zest for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and nutmeg.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, cream, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla essence.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in chopped strawberries.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; shape into a circle about an inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest; drizzle over cooled scones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg