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5 from 2 votes

Strawberry, Lemon and Ginger Scones

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Brunch
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Susan Pridmore

Ingredients

  • 2 ½
 cups 11 ¼ ounces all-purpose flour
  • 1 
 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½
 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ 
 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 12 
 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ pound strawberries about 14 strawberries
  • 4 ounces candied ginger about 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Instructions

  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, lemon zest, and allspice together in large bowl or in the bowl of food processor.
  • Cut the butter into the flour mixture by hand (or whiz with food processor) until the mixture becomes a meal texture and turns a slight yellow. Pour into a large bowl.
  • Slice strawberries and the candied ginger. Toss into the bowl with the flour and butter mixture.
  • Form a well in the middle and pour in the vanilla extract and buttermilk. Stir until a dough forms and spill out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a few times to completely incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet. Place on a sheet of parchment paper and flatten into a disk a little more than ½ inch thick. The disk should be around 8 ½ inches in diameter. Slice into six equal triangles. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Freeze for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
  • Transfer dough and parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until reddish-brown on top.