Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones

Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones are the perfect treat for breakfast or tea time. I’ve made these dozens of times and they never fail. The crispy outside, soft inside, and sweet strawberry-honey flavor make them irresistible. Try my recipe for a homemade version that tastes better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy No-Bake Cookie Dough Bark Recipe and Crispy Cranberry Brie Filo Crackers Easy Party Appetizer.

What You'll Need for Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Optional: Fresh strawberries
• Optional: Extra honey
• Optional: Powdered sugar

How to Make Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add Butter: Add cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse sand.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in chopped strawberries, honey, and milk. Mix just until combined.
5. Form Scones: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently a few times, then shape into a circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
6. Bake: Place scones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.

Storing & Reheating Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Bake scones ahead and reheat before serving.

Freezing Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones

Freeze baked scones for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 5–7 minutes. Microwave: Not recommended for best texture.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Frozen strawberries can make the dough too wet.
• Best substitution: Replace honey with maple syrup for a different type of sweetness.
• Make-ahead: You can make the dough ahead and bake when ready.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If scones are too dense, check that the butter was cold and the dough was not overmixed.

Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

20 min

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Total

35 min

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Serves

8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup milk

Seasonings

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Fresh strawberries
• Extra honey
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add Butter: Add cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse sand.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in chopped strawberries, honey, and milk. Mix just until combined.
5. Form Scones: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently a few times, then shape into a circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
6. Bake: Place scones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Frozen strawberries can make the dough too wet.
• Best substitution: Replace honey with maple syrup for a different type of sweetness.
• Make-ahead: You can make the dough ahead and bake when ready.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If scones are too dense, check that the butter was cold and the dough was not overmixed.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked scones for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven.
• Oven reheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 5–7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Not recommended for best texture.
• Make ahead: Bake scones ahead and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Buttery Strawberry Honey Scones and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!