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A basket of freshly baked strawberry scones on a wooden table.

Grandma's Fluffy Strawberry Scones

These fluffy strawberry scones are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with cold butter and cream, they bake up light and tender with bursts of fresh strawberry.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 scones
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry blender or two knives
  • Fork
  • Sharp knife or round cookie cutter
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter very cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries diced into small, even pieces
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or buttermilk very cold

Optional Topping

  • large egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
  • Cut the very cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remain, ensuring everything stays cold.
  • Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries, tossing lightly to coat them with the flour mixture.

Mixing and Baking

  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the very cold heavy cream or buttermilk and mix gently with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick circle or rectangle, handling it as little as possible.
  • Cut the dough into wedges or rounds using a sharp, floured knife or cookie cutter, then place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
  • Freeze the baking sheet with scones for 10-15 minutes or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to keep the butter cold and prevent spreading.
  • Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired, then bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  • Transfer scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra fluffy scones, ensure all cold ingredients remain as cold as possible throughout the mixing process. Do not overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough scones.