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sourdough strawberry scones that have been drizzled with vanilla glaze on a wire rack.

Sourdough Strawberry Scones

5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped into approximate ¼ inch pieces
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold
  • ½ cup sourdough starter
  • cup whole milk or half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoons lemon zest about the zest from one lemon

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Use a box grater to grate the butter directly into the bowl of flour. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to mix the butter into the flour. You want to just coat them with the flour mixture. Avoid breaking up the butter pieces.
  • Mix in the strawberries to coat them with flour.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to gently stir the mixture until it forms a shaggy dough and starts to hold together. The dough will appear dry at first. Do not add extra liquid.
  • Gently knead the dough 8-10 times or until it mostly holds together. Do not over work the dough. It is okay if it still appears to have areas that are slightly crumbly.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Use floured hands to shape the dough into an approximate 8 inch round.
  • Cut the dough into 8 equal sized wedges using a large knife or bench scraper.
  • Transfer the scones to a large prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the scones at 425℉ for 5 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375℉. Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until they become slightly golden brown on the top and bottom.
  • Allow to cool before drizzling with glaze.

To Make the Vanilla Glaze

  • Whisk the powdered sugar, melted butter, water, and vanilla extract in a small until smooth.
  • Use a small spoon to drizzle the glaze over the tops of the scones. If the glaze becomes too thick, add a few drops of water to slightly thin it.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Sourdough Discard
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