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Gluten-Free Strawberry Scones — finished gluten-free recipe
Noah Reed

Gluten-Free Strawberry Scones

Make gluten-free strawberry scones with lemon zest and a pink strawberry glaze. Includes dough chilling, wedge shaping and golden-edge baking cues.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling (minimum) 20 minutes
Servings: 8 scones

Ingredients
  

Scone dough
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 240 g plain gluten-free flour blend plus extra for shaping
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum; omit if already in the blend
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 115 g cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 90 g cold full-fat plain or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 170 g fresh strawberries hulled and diced about 1/2 inch
Brushing mixture
  • 15 g plain yogurt
  • 10 g whole milk
Strawberry glaze
  • 30 g fresh strawberries hulled
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Rub the lemon zest into the sugar. Mix in flour, baking powder, xanthan and salt. Rub in the cold butter, leaving a few pea-size pieces.
  2. Stir in the cold yogurt and vanilla. The mixture will still look dry. Add the chopped strawberries and mix gently until most flour is hydrated; the dough should remain shaggy.
  3. Tip onto a lightly floured surface and press together without a long knead. Add only a little extra yogurt if it cannot hold together, or a little flour if excessively sticky. Press to a 7-inch disc about 1 inch thick and cut into eight wedges. Cover on a lined tray and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
  4. Heat a conventional oven to 400°F / 200°C. Place the chilled wedges on a fresh lined baking tray with generous gaps. Mix the brushing yogurt and milk and brush over the tops.
  5. Bake 20–22 minutes, until golden with deeper-colored edges. Rest 5–10 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack and cool until barely warm or at room temperature.
  6. Mash the glaze strawberries and whisk with powdered sugar and vanilla. Keep the glaze fairly thick; adjust with tiny amounts of berry mash or sugar only if needed. Spoon over cooled scones and allow 10–15 minutes to set.

Notes

Chill at least 20 minutes. Cool before glazing; let the glaze set 10–15 minutes.
Best on baking day. Store covered in a cool place for up to 2 days; refrigerate in a warm kitchen. The berry moisture softens the edges over time.
Contains: Milk. Check the flour blend for other allergens.
Use the specified flour and binder amounts. Check packaged ingredient labels and avoid gluten cross-contact.