Fresh Strawberry Basil Scones

Name: Fresh Strawberry Basil Scones
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 360 grams all-purpose flour; 100 grams white sugar; 2.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 170 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 240 ml buttermilk; 160 grams chopped fresh strawberries; 80 grams chopped fresh basil; 30 ml buttermilk; 1 teaspoon brown sugar, or as needed

Delight in these delightful scones bursting with juicy strawberries, fragrant basil, and a hint of buttermilk, creating a perfect treat for a leisurely afternoon tea.

30 min

easy

16 scones

197kcal

calories

26g

carbohydrates

24mg

cholesterol

fat

fiber

protein

saturated fat

281mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Bread British

Ingredients

360 grams all-purpose flour

100 grams white sugar

2.5 teaspoons baking powder

0.5 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

170 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

240 ml buttermilk

160 grams chopped fresh strawberries

80 grams chopped fresh basil

30 ml buttermilk

1 teaspoon brown sugar, or as needed

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in 240 ml of buttermilk and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the strawberries and basil.

Step 3

Lightly dust a work surface with flour and divide the dough in half. Shape each portion into a 2 cm thick circle and cut each into 8 wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, about 5 cm apart. Brush the tops of the scones with 30 ml of buttermilk and lightly sprinkle with brown sugar.

Step 4

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