Strawberry and Basil Scones Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Strawberry and Basil Scones Recipe). My first taste of a truly delicious scone was in a tiny cafe in Totnes, England. That day I savored Devon cream tea, which is a pot of English tea, warm scones, clotted cream, and freshly-made strawberry jam. I was hooked! I hope you enjoy these sweet and savory scones as much as we do.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 scones

Strawberry and Basil Scones Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup white sugar

2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup cold unsalted butter

cut into small cubes

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

⅓ cup chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons buttermilk

1 teaspoon brown sugar

or as needed

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Whisk flour sugar baking powder baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in 1 cup buttermilk and stir just until combined. Fold in strawberries and basil.

Step 3

Dust a work surface lightly with flour and divide dough in 1/2. Shape each portion into a 3/4-inch-thick circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Brush tops of scones with 2 tablespoons buttermilk and lightly sprinkle with brown sugar.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

Strawberry and Basil Scones Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 197.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 6%

Carbohydrates: 26.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 7.9g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 23.6mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 317.7IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 47mcg 12%

Calcium: 71.7mg 7%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 9.3mg 3%

Potassium: 71.6mg 2%

Sodium: 280.8mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 81.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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