It may not be summer time just yet, but I think we could all use some sunshine and warmth right now in our lives. So, I thought I would go ahead and make these Skinny Summer Strawberry Scones and update the photography in the process.
I've made scones a handful of times in the past few years, and while it took a few attempts at first I’ve gotten the process of making these scones down well enough. The recipe is surprisingly similar to that for Irish Soda Bread.
Now, I've never been out the states and scones were never made in my house when I was growing up. So... I have no idea if these are 'true to form' english scones, but they taste amazing anyway and my recipe seems to follow the basic standards to be hereby dubbed as 'scones' in my book.
These scones are nice and crisp on the outside and warm and crumbly on the inside. They are perfectly wonderful on their own, but I just had to add some summer berry jam to mine!
TheSkinnyFork.com - Originally Posted August 7, 2013 Strawberry scones made from scratch in one bowl. Fairly quick and easy to make. Top them off with some strawberry jam and you're ready for tea! Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Servings: 12 • Serving Size: 1 Scone • Calories: 134 • Fat: 5 g • Saturated Fat: 3 g • Carb: 18 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 4 g • Sugar: 1 g • Sodium: 110 mg
• 2 C. Whole Wheat White Flour
• 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
• 3 Tbsp. Natural Sweetener + 1/2 Tbsp. Natural Sweetener
• 1/2 Stick Room Temperature Butter, Coled & Cubed Small
• 1/2 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1 (5.3 Oz.) Container Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1 Whole Large Egg
• 1 C. Diced Strawberries
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and 3 tbsps. sugar (or sweetener) until well blended.
Add in the butter until the mixture resembles the grainy texture of cornmeal.
I used the whisk attachment on my stand mixture on a medium speed until the right consistency was reached. But you could also use the back of a knife or maybe even a food processor.
Add in the milk, greek yogurt, and egg. Combine together until a smooth dough has formed.
Finally, toss in the strawberries and fold into the dough. You don't want to mix too thoroughly or the dough will turn pink!
Yes, the dough will be very wet and sticky.
Scoop the dough out onto a well floured surface.
Coat your hands with flour and knead the dough, adding in a bit more flour until the dough is still soft, but easier to work with.
Form the dough into a ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat it down with your hands into a half inch hall circle.
Lightly flour the surface of the dough and a knife. Carefully cut the dough into 12 wedges (as best you can.)
Sprinkle on the remaining sugar (or sweetener.)
Place in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are turning golden brown and the middle is set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
Cut and serve warm with jam, cream and some tea!
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Nutritional Claims: Balanced • Low Sodium • Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher