Strawberry and Basil Scones

Name: Strawberry and Basil Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 teaspoon brown sugar, or as needed

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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.

Recipe by lutzflcat

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 scones

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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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197	Calories
9g	Fat
26g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 281mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 6mg	30%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 72mg	2%

* 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.