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Whole Wheat Strawberry Scones

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour I highly recommend using white whole wheat, or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup strawberries cut in small pieces
  • 1 stick 8 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 - 1 cup heavy cream depending on type of flour used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • I egg white for egg wash
  • turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Chop fresh strawberries and toss with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. It's not absolutely necessary, but you can cover and refrigerate for at least 30 mins for added flavor.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In food processor, add flour, baking powder and soda, 4 tablespoons sugar. Pulse a few times to combine. Add butter to the mixture and pulse about 25 times, or until butter pieces are well-blended and very small.
  • Empty into bowl, add strawberries and combine.
  • Whisk cream with one egg until just blended; add vanilla extract. Starting with just 1/4 cup of the cream mixture, stir in the heavy cream (gently) until completely combined and dough holds together. If you need to add a little more heavy cream, in addition to the one cup of cream mixture, it's ok. Batter should be thick and slightly tacky. If the texture is crumbly, add a little more cream until it holds shape when gently squeezed.
  • Turn out onto floured surface, knead a couple times and shape into 8 inch circle, about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • Slice like pie into 8 pieces and brush with egg wash. Dust with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes until tops are golden brown