Sourdough Strawberry Scones from Scratch (with chocolate chips)
These sourdough strawberry scones from scratch have become a new favorite in our home. I use freeze-dried strawberries to create the perfect flavor without added moisture and mini chocolate chips for pops of chocolate. They're perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you're craving a treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup unsweetened freeze dried strawberries (1 oz bag)
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter (not margarine)
- 2/3 cup milk (diary or dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (fed or discard)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- First, add freeze-dried strawberries into a blender or food processor and blend until a powder (it's okay if there are a few tiny pieces left).
- Add strawberry powder along with flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Incorporate butter by using a cheese grater (large side) or cutting it into the mixture with a fork until pea-sized pieces form.
- Add chocolate chips and gently combine into the dry mixture.
- Add milk, sourdough starter, vanilla, and egg. Mix gently using a spoon then use your hands to completely incorporate the flour.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for about 30 seconds.
- Shape dough into a 2-inch high, 6-inch diameter circle.
- Slice dough into 8 pieces like a pie, placing them 2 inches apart on a large parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops are set.
Notes
Optional - Glaze
*I don't put glaze on these scones but if you prefer one, here are a few recipes:Vanilla Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp milk
Strawberry Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp juice from fresh strawberries