Strawberry Scones With Honey Thyme Butter Recipe

Name: Strawberry Scones With Honey Thyme Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SCONES:; 1/2 cups Very Cold, Unsalted Butter; 2-1/4 cups Flour (SEE RECIPE NOTE); 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/3 cups Sugar; 3 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 1/2 cups Very Cold, Heavy Cream; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 3/4 cups Diced Fresh Strawberries; 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Demerara Sugar Or Sugar In The Raw; _____; FOR THE HONEY THYME BUTTER:; 1/2 sticks Salted Butter, Softened; 2 teaspoons Honey; 1 teaspoon Minced Thyme

Servings: persons

FOR THE SCONES:
1/2 cups Very Cold, Unsalted Butter
2-1/4 cups Flour (SEE RECIPE NOTE)
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/3 cups Sugar
3 teaspoons Lemon Zest
1/2 cups Very Cold, Heavy Cream
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3/4 cups Diced Fresh Strawberries
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Demerara Sugar Or Sugar In The Raw
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FOR THE HONEY THYME BUTTER:
1/2 sticks Salted Butter, Softened
2 teaspoons Honey
1 teaspoon Minced Thyme

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**NOTE: Actually, you will start with 2 cups of flour in the scone recipe. You may need to add up to another 1/4 cup of flour, depending on how moist your strawberries are. Your scone dough should be tacky, but not sticky. Be careful not to overwork the dough!
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Scones:
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
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2. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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3. Cut butter into cubes and refrigerate until ready to use.
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4. Put 2 cups of the flour (reserve the extra 1/4 cup), salt, baking powder and sugar into the bowl of your food processor. Pulse a few times to mix.
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5. Add the cold cubed butter and lemon zest to the flour mixture and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Do not overmix.
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6. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
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7. Measure your cream into a liquid measuring cup and whisk the egg and vanilla into the cream. Add the liquids into the dry mixture mixing with a fork, and stir until just combined - do not over mix!
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8. Add your diced strawberries and turn dough onto a lightly floured board.
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9. If your strawberries are very juicy, you may have to add up to 1/4 cup of the reserved flour. You want the dough to be tacky, but not sticky.
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10. Gently pat out dough into a rectangle, about 1 inch high.
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11. Cut dough into three rows, then cut each row into triangles.
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12. Transfer to parchment lined baked sheets. Brush tops with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of cream and sprinkle on some Demerara or Raw sugar.
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13. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Honey Thyme Butter:
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Combine all ingredients then refrigerate until ready to use.

757

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SCONES:, 1/2 cups Very Cold, Unsalted Butter, 2-1/4 cups Flour (SEE RECIPE NOTE), 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Scones With Honey Thyme Butter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Strawberry Scones With Honey Thyme Butter

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