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Gluten Free Balsamic Strawberry Basil Scones

Gluten Free Balsamic Strawberry Scones

These Gluten Free and Dairy Free scones bring the summer burst of sweet strawberries with a savory kiss of basil and balsamic reduction.
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Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Cooling time: 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup 1.1 Gluten Free flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp Dairy Free butter, cold
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil chiffonade
  • 1 tbsp balsamic reduction/glaze
  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 10 drops strawberry concentrate
  • powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the dry ingredients to your mixing bowl along with the cold butter. Mix until the butter is just incorporated and crumbly. It should resemble small pebbles and be sandy.
  • Add your liquid and mix until everything is just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in your strawberries and basil until evenly distributed.
  • Shape with your hands into your desired shape and line your baking sheet with 6-8 scones, depending on how big you make them.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  • Allow to cool on a cooling rack.
  • Dust the tops with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
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