Ever since the local strawberry stands opened I've been wanting to make some scones with these big red beauties.
Pretty amazing aren't they? :)
I had some homemade lemon curd in the fridge which I thought would make a tasty partner (along with lemon zest) to the strawberries. I was right:) I looked through a few scone recipes and then came up with my own strawberry-lemon version, fashioned after my favorite summertime beverage.
Strawberry Lemonade Scones
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour*
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (chilled, not softened), cut into cubes
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 generous tablespoon lemon zest
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping:
sugar
Sanding sugar
Cream
Prepared lemon curd
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender, cut in butter cubes until mixture has coarse crumbs. Gently add both kinds of strawberries and the lemon zest. Make a well in the center of the mixture and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs and cream. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Gently stir until moistened.
3. Place dough onto a well floured surface. Gently knead the dough by folding and pressing it about 7 times, turning the dough a quarter turn after each fold. Move dough to a lightly floured parchment-lined baking sheet (or stoneware baking sheet without parchment). Pat dough into a ¾ inch-thick circle. Cut circle into wedges and separate each slightly.
4. Brush wedges with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 16-20 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle scones with lemon curd and top with sanding sugar. Makes 8-12 scones.
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Mmm, what an awesomely delicious idea for a scone. That lemon strawberry pairing is so good and your scones look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDelicious and perfect for the season! And those berries... WOW!
ReplyDeletethey look so delicious, Srawberries and lemon curd yum. :)
ReplyDeleteThose strawberries are the biggest I have ever seen. These scones look wonderful. Lemon curd is just about my favorite thing....ever.
ReplyDeleteOooh this excites me! And those strawberries are HUGE and amazing! I've only seen them that way when I got a "bouquet" of chocolate covered strawberries from Edible Arrangements. I've been dying to find some in stores that big... none at my local grocery stores. Maybe I'll try to find some local strawberry stands!
ReplyDeleteYum, those look awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW! those are some huge strawberries!!!
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious and I love the pictures.
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Adorable! What a creative idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect for summer! And that lemon curd makes the best topping :) Yum!
ReplyDeleteThese are the most scrumptious looking scones! Love the combination of the strawberries (they are BIG) and lemon curd and love your drizzled sugared topping.
ReplyDeletethey look fantastic and sound delicious. I am not sure which I want first, a glass of lemonade or a bite of those scones!
ReplyDeleteOooh... looks delicious! I'm sharing this with my Facebook friends!
ReplyDeleteOh my..these looks so beautiful! Thanks foe sharing the recipe and that strawberry is a meal isn't it..just gorgeous! ;D
ReplyDeleteThat strawberry is HUGE!!! omgosh! that lead pic of the scones is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteThose sound so delish right now and I agree your first pic is amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Those look wonderful! I can't believe how huge those strawberries are! Those scones sound delicious. I'm starting a linky party for my These Chicks Cooked features I do Wednesdays. I hope that you can come link up these gorgeous scones tomorrow. Have a good one, Sue :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness--YUM! Those look amazing! What a great recipe! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThose strawberries are huge and the scones look delish!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could reach in and grab one for breakfast. Love the addition of lemon curd on top.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful Sue! I love that combination too!
ReplyDeleteRachel from Young Adventures
I made strawberry scones for breakfast. So good!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about these scones ever since I saw them on facebook. What a glorious creation. They look and sound so good, I would be licking the crumbs off my plate!
ReplyDeleteDo you need my address? not fair for the pregnant lady. They look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI was stunned by the size of the strawberry.... so remarkable huge and looks delicious! That makes at least 3 times of the size I could find in Bangkok...
ReplyDeleteGreat match with the lemon curd, must be yummy.. should try this recipe :-)
What a great combination Sue! I'm sure the lemon made your strawberry scones more delish! Truly a must-try!
ReplyDeleteWow, these look like I need one now!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI hope it's ok, I shared a link to your Scones blog post on my FB page. Hugs! Check it out here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heather-Ozee-Designs/208865955807377
Holy heck! They are enormous! At first i thought it was a child's hand! Lovely looking scones Sue :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a HUGE strawberry. YUMMMMY. This looks sooooo good. I love strawberry and lemon anything. I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing
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jeepers..this looks good. As a self proclaimed Tea party food expert, I must say these look like some DARN GOOD SCONES...I will be linking to these on my blog for my tea party gals for sure!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scones, Sue, and I love the strawberry lemon combo, so perfectly sweet and tart. Now, I've seen big strawberries before, but wow, that is one HUGE strawberry! It could feed a small country :P OH, and your photos are just stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love the lemon curd on those scones. Sensational!
ReplyDeleteCara Sue quante cose mi stavo perdendo! Una ricetta meglio dell'altra, le voglio provare tutte, grazie per averle condivise ^_^
ReplyDeleteTi abbraccio
I just love scones. These sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to invite you to link-up with Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/05/26/lemon-chocolate-cupcakes/
They look delicious, but there's a key ingredient missing. How much flour? The ingredients list doesn't say.
ReplyDeleteOh, these sound beyond fabulous! I'm getting ideas for my daughter's tea party themed birthday and these would make a perfect addition. Thanks so much for linking it up to Inspiration Friday this week Sue...you know we always love having you! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
How much flour???? Help!
ReplyDeleteo my these look AMAZING...YUM YUM YUM...ah i want one:)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing:)
have a great day!!!!
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Beautiful scones! The combo of sweet strawberries and tart lemon sounds pretty good :) And oh my god, the strawberry you're holding in the photo is HUGE, I've never seen so big one in my life, I swear!
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking scones. The combination of strawberries and lemon is always great. I made some lemon and strawberry shortbread cookies this week, using powdered dried strawberries, that tasted really good.
ReplyDeleteOH MY HECK! These look AMAZING! I am definitely going to have to try these out! wow! I am so happy I found your blog! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks for posting such awesome recipes!
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Sue, these look fabulous. I love the use of lemon curd on the strawberry scone. So often when I make a batch of lemon curd I have a bit left over and this would be a perfect use. Delicioius :)
ReplyDeleteSue- I must have been living under a rock when you posted these! How in the holy heck did I miss them? Ohmyword! I'm pinning these onto my Pinterest Board and saving them everywhere so that I won't lose this recipe! Gaaah!
ReplyDeleteYour scones look amazing! And, I can't believe the size of that strawberry...Wow! I would love it if you would share your recipe at my dessert linky party on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday!
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Sue, Thanks for stopping in to show off your scones at These Chicks Cooked. Hope you can come back by and share another recipe Wednesday. Have a wonderful week :)
ReplyDeleteKatie
I just happened upon your blog, and these scones look amazing ~ I've never made scones before, but your picture makes me want to go out and get the ingredients and make them right now!
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower and invite you to come and check out my blog, as well!
Have a great day!
Mmm, cannot wait to make these - I have a pint of strawberries in the refrigerator and they now have "strawberry lemonade scones" written all over them!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had one of these right at this moment! I linked to this gorgeous recipe in my Saturday Seven lineup this weekend. http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/06/saturday-seven-no-15.html
ReplyDeleteI just made these tonight!!! What a hit!!! Thank you for this AMAZING recipe!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
DeleteAWESOME! I found this on pinterest earlier this week! i have all the ingredients and I hope I can find time to make them tomorrow night after the kiddos go to bed!
ReplyDeleteI'm linking this up as one of my favorite finds from the week!
Kaleigh from Lotte Lu and Brother Too
OH MY! I came across your blog a few days ago, I can't even remember how...but you are my new favorite! I just made these scones and LOVE them. The strawberry/lemon pair is perfect! I admit I had no clue what lemon curd was, so I improvised instead of making homemade I used canned lemon pie filling mixed with powdered sugar and cream. I hope you'd approve! My taste buds do.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy, Kristy!
DeleteI made these today and they are AMAZING! I was a little concerned because I used frozen strawberries and the dough was really sticky, but they turned out SCRUMPTIOUS! I hope I can stop eating them so I can serve them up to family tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOh and I used homemade lemon icing instead of curd because it's easier to make! :)
Thanks for the recipe!
Glad they worked out so well for you!
DeleteI bake scones for a Spring Tea to benefit world hunger. Have never tried strawberry but love lemon curd so am anxous to try this "it's gotta be good" combination of flavors. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteMade these this afternoon and they were great :) I used all fresh strawberries because I couldn't find the dried ones at the store. The lemon curd really makes these! Thanks so much =)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed them!
DeleteThis recipe sounds yummy! I have no idea how to make lemon curd - do you have the recipe for the lemon curd?
ReplyDeleteRenee, I honestly can't remember which recipe I used, but I am making some more lemon curd very soon and will post a recipe. It's really not too difficult. For now just search "google" for a recipe:) Good Luck!
DeleteThese look amazing! Just pinned them...XoXo
ReplyDeleteI saw this recipe on Pinterest and I had some Strawberry Lemonade/ Blueberry Bliss tea from Teavana, so I knew that I needed to make these to go along with them. I did so today and they were delish! I used all fresh strawberries and baked them on my Pampered Chef stone. They were huge scones and I had to bake a little longer because of using the stoneware and I think because all the extra fresh strawberries (I had about 2 cups!). My son and I ate them up and I can't wait until breakfast tomorrow to eat another one!
ReplyDeleteOh, and the lemon curd was amazing on top, one of the first times I've truly loved it with my scones, I usually prefer almond creme.
THanks!!
Sounds delicious Jillian! I love P.Chef stoneware for baking!
DeleteCan I get permission to pin this recipe so I don't lose it?
ReplyDeleteBe my guest, Mimi B! :)
DeleteAre you joking? I am totally making this recipe when it turns to strawberry season!
ReplyDeleteI just took these out of the oven. I can't wait to drizzle on the lemon curd and take my first bite! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome! I bet they were great!:)
DeleteWhere do you find freeze-dried strawberries? Can you make them without or is there a substitute? I haven't been able to find them.
ReplyDeleteI found them at Trader Joe's. You can also try a health food store. Good Luck!
DeleteI finally found them at our Target that just got re-done to include groceries.
DeleteWoo hoo!
DeleteI used regular dried strawberries that I found in the bulk food section of my grocery store. WAY more flavor than the freeze dried. Very sweet and yummy.
DeleteWhoa, my mouth is watering!! Have to try this! Love your serving dish, too!
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
ReplyDeleteThese were so good! Happy Hubby woke up to the smell of them! Had to post this delicious recipe!
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I'm not sure what freeze-dried strawberries are. Are they just the strawberries in the freezer section of my store? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBasically, they are dehydrated strawberries. They are not frozen. I found them at Trader Joe's.
DeleteI found the ones at Trader Joes's as well. Pretty tasteless. I used regular dried strawberries instead and they were delicious!
DeleteI'll have to look for the dried version and try them out:)
DeleteI love the idea of this recipe! I modified it a bit to cut some fat by using a little less butter and fat free buttermilk and they still turned out great - flaky on the outside and moist on the inside. And the lemon curd...wow! My husband doesn't like it nearly as much as I do, and he agreed that it made these scones. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThe freeze dried strawberries were tasteless but I found just regular dried strawberries and they were delicious and added texture and flavor to the scone!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. I'll check out the regular dried strawberries as an alternative.
DeleteThese sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat is lemon curd. Where do you find it?
ReplyDeleteWow! Just found this on pinterest and they sound fabulous! I will have to make these.....soon!
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome! Going to make them for my mothers birthday = tea time! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteAwesome awesome is sooo right !! These are Delicious. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I actually have those ingredients...what are the odds?? :) Trying this!
ReplyDeleteI have been to your site twice now and just had to join. I love your strawberry cookies and these strawberry, lemon scones look wonderful. Thank you for giving us these wonderful recipes. Trish Butler
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Trish! Happy to have you here:)
DeleteOOOOOOOOps I meant your bunny faces and strawberry lemonade scones. I so sorry about that.
ReplyDeleteTrish Butler
I plan on making these for a Bridal Shower this weekend,But how many scones does the recipe make? Just wondering if I'll need to double or triple it.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, This recipe makes from 8-12 scones. Have fun at the shower!
DeleteJust made these & they are delicious! Super fluffy & moist. I used frozen strawberries in place of freeze dried & they still turned out great =)
ReplyDeleteGlad they turned out so well and that you liked them, Susie!
DeleteThese look incredible! I'm printing your recipe and will be making them as soon as possible. I can hardly wait! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteRenee - Kudos Kitchen
I love how this recipe looks. I'm wondering how it will work in a mini scone pan and if I will have to change portions.
ReplyDeleteThese were delicious; thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy ingredient list is cut off on the left side cutting off all the amounts of everything. I would love this recipe it looks wonderful..........help!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry it's on now thanks
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