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| Strawberry Scones Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved Show: Barefoot Contessa Episode: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overall User Rating:  |
Awesome scones
11/08/2007 at 12:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These scones were the best...and to the person who's name is (YUCK) how dare you insult Ina ! Because you can't cook a simple thing like scones, and you have to put her down over it ? Its almost always a fact that people who insult are so ugly they always have to be insulting others to make themselves feel better !! Well, back off YUCK !!
DELICIOUS!!
11/08/2007 at 12:22pm
User: Valerie from Columbia, MD User Rating:
Finally, a scone that tastes just like the one they sell at the Nordstrom cafeteria: absolutely delicious and decadent. Thank you Ina for yet another fabulous recipe :)
Just Yummy!
10/05/2007 at 09:47pm
User: Sheryl from South Elgin, IL User Rating:
These were delicious and very easy to make. REcipe filled up 2 gallon sized storage bags. Took them to work, they were gone in less than 30 minutes. Have had many requests to make them again.
best baked scones
10/05/2007 at 06:18pm
User: grace from Decatur, TX User Rating:
I had been looking for a baked scone receipe for years that was not just a little more than a biscuit. Well I finally found it in this receipe. It is special in the fact that it has just the right texture and sweetness and perfect for serving as a snack with tea or for a lovely tea party. I will never make any other kind and I am sure I will be making them for special occasions, Thank you INA
Great Recipe
09/29/2007 at 03:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I found these scones to be excellent. Most scones I've made in the past have been somewhat heavy...these were light and airy. I did not use strawberries, I added about two tablespoons of lemon zest instead. I also sprinkled "Sugar in the Raw" to the top of the scones instead of regular sugar. I served them with spreadable strawberry fruit. The combination of of lemon and strawberry is wonderful. Again, excellent recipe.
Walnut-Orange Ingredients
09/29/2007 at 01:17pm
User: MARY from Trinity, FL User Rating:
What happened to the Winner of her Taste Test? The second recipe had walnuts and Orange zest added. The group and Contessa decided that it was the better of the two, but now the recipe of the losing scone is put on the Web Page??!!
Light and Fluffy
09/02/2007 at 11:21am
User: Carmella from Syracuse, NY User Rating:
These scones were the perfect texture. Let them sit and cool completely before digging in. My husband and I agreed that the next day, they were even better. They are not that sweet but they are not suppose to be. Just think, if they were too sweet how could you add that delicious jam or preserves on top. The best scones that I have tasted!!
Wonderfully fresh
08/30/2007 at 10:06am
User: Danielle from Stockton, CA User Rating:
I enjoyed making this recipe a few times. One time I could not located dried strawberries and used freeze-dried strawberries. It definitely worked, but did not have as strong of a strawberry flavor and didn't have the bigger pieces of strawberries in them since they crumble apart.
excellent
08/16/2007 at 05:57pm
User: Mildred from Forked River, NJ User Rating:
The best I have ever eaten.
Great change
08/11/2007 at 12:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are wonderful and a change from our usual lemon scones. We love these on Sunday morning.
These are delish!
08/02/2007 at 02:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Like some of the other reviewers, I added more sugar (1/2 cup instead of 2 Tbsp) and because I didn't find dried strawberries, I used diced fresh. I also increased the amount of strawberries to about 1 cup and they worked out beautifully. As well, I did add some more cream to make the dough a little more pliable. They turned out just great - flaky and flavorful. I agree with Ina, cold butter is key so I popped mine in the freezer for a couple of minutes before I threw it in the mixer. Next time I think I will add orange zest and nuts like Ina did in the show. Another Barefoot Contessa winner!
YUCK
07/09/2007 at 02:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
eww dry and no taste to it it has no flavor, that fatso cant even cook LOSER she should like go on a diet
Good with some help
06/23/2007 at 06:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Only okay. Need at least jam to make them great.
Would not make again
06/04/2007 at 09:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love scones, but not these. They were not sweet enough (and I added double the sugar). They were too salty and you could also taste the baking soda. These scones were easy enough to make, but not worth the calories.
Versitile Recipe
05/30/2008 at 03:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a good base recipe. I followed the directions to a 'T' and found that the baking time (for my oven) was too long. I ended up taking then out after 15 minutes because they were already deep golden brown. They were a bit bland and came out biscuit like. Next time I'm going to add more strawberries and 1/4 cup of sugar instead of 2TBS. All in all, I had fun making then and my neighbors were all happy for the treat!
Ina has done it again!
05/27/2007 at 11:17pm
User: Amelia from Newton, MA User Rating:
These were light, moist, fluffy, and delicious with bursts of strawberry. As suggested by others, I used fresh strawberries and increased the amount, and added more sugar. I used light cream instead of heavy and used less butter. They were still delicious!
Great scones
05/20/2007 at 12:59pm
User: Antoinette from Bacliff, TX User Rating:
In this recipe i substituted blueberries for strawberries, only because i couldn't find any strawberries. I did everything just like it says but i think i rolled them out thinner than i should of. They were very tasty scones. I think if i would of rolled them out as thick as the recipe i would of needed more baking time. Being that mine were thinner they still needed the full 25 minuted to bake completely on the inside.
Love these!!
05/16/2008 at 07:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is amazing. Just be careful not to overmix. Found the strawberries called for at Whole Foods...little pricey but worth it!
It was OK
05/06/2008 at 11:12pm
User: Nina from Encinitas, CA User Rating:
The scone does melt in your mouth (but that's what happens when you add 3/4 pounds of butter)..But the overall flavor is missing something. You definitely need to be generous with the sprinkling of the sugar. I'm not sure if it needs lemon or orange peel, perhaps a tiny bit of cardamom? It's missing something--- I just can't pinpoint it. It's a good recipe to start out with, I'm going to experiment with it. I have a recipe for cream scones from a bed & breakfast in San Francisco, and that was MUCH better..
strawberry scones
05/03/2007 at 05:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The scones in my opinion were'nt sweet enough. They came out biscuity.
Dear Yuck -
04/28/2008 at 05:21pm
User: Angela from Winnetka, CA User Rating:
What kind of dumb sh#@t are you??? Do you know how to boil water and chop garlic??? Obviously not. Don't blame an accomplished CHEF for your misgivings! By the way, for the rest of you who truly appreciate Ina, scones are delish - perfect with coffee and/or a light snack!
As always, Awesome!!
04/28/2008 at 03:40pm
User: denise from covington, GA User Rating:
Every recipe from Ina has always been amazing and this is no exception. Light,flaky and very flavorful. To the poster titled "Yuck" you are a very rude, nasty person. If you don't like the recipe, you are entitled to your opinion, but your comments were totally uncalled for and extremely offensive. Get a life and learn how to cook before you start to insult a woman that obviously can cook.
Needs something?
04/27/2007 at 12:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Perhaps it may have been an insipid bucket of strawberries, but I thought these scones were very bland unless eaten with some jam. I know that it's common to eat them with jam (in truth with devonshire or clotted cream), but I've made scones from other recipes (in particular a certain website with bed and breakfast recipes) that can be eaten alone and are AMAZING. This recipe, in my opinion, was quite PLAIN. I wouldn't make them again.
Yummo!
04/15/2007 at 09:13am
User: Rita from Pryor, OK User Rating:
My family loved these. I mixed softened butter with orange marmalade to have with them and it was a delish breakfast. I have also used dried bluberries and it was good too. Thanks Ina!
scones
04/12/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
awesome!
Fantastic scones
04/08/2007 at 11:21pm
User: Marilyn from Anderson, CA User Rating:
After visiting a local tea shop for high tea I decided to find a recipe for scones and this is the one I tried. These scones were light and fluffy and really good. I served them to my mom & sister and they loved them too!
Good Recipe
04/08/2007 at 10:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I would like to taste the strawberries more, next time I will double up.
fantastic
04/02/2008 at 10:26pm
User: megan from fairfax, VA User Rating:
these were buttery, flaky and delicious. they were best when eaten warm, freshly baked from the oven. i could not find dried strawberries so i used a mix i found at the grocery store of dried strawberries, blueberries, cherries and cranberries. i also used 1 lb of margarine instead of unsalted butter b/c it was all i had. they were so pleasing make, serve and eat!
My first Ina disappointment
04/01/2007 at 07:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm a huge fan of Ina--but these missed the mark. I agree they were more like baking powder biscuits--and they would make a great biscuit recipe! But definitely not the correct texture for a scone, not sweet enough and too salty.
Wow!
03/29/2007 at 01:23pm
User: Esthermarie from Elk Grove, CA User Rating:
These scones were a big hit with my friends and so easy to make!
Delicious!
03/26/2007 at 11:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a simple and delicious recipe that I really enjoyed making. I added walnuts and orange zest just like Ina did on the show. I am not much of a baker, so I was very pleased when they turned out perfect!
Strawberry Scones
03/26/2007 at 10:33am
User: Cheryl from Florence, KY User Rating:
This is a very good recipe,that is not hard to do. I couldn't find dried strawberries, but did find dried cherries, and this is has an amazing taste!! When I took them from the oven, they smelled so good I ate more thab one!!
Awesome Recipe
03/15/2007 at 02:47pm
User: Janet from Madison, IN User Rating:
Made these Scones today...they are the flakiest scones and nicest feeling dough to work with I have ever made...Will make many times Thanks for a Great Recipe!
Perfect Morning Snack!
03/13/2007 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I fell in love with the Chocolate Chip Scones at Starbucks and when they stopped selling them for a while, I had to get some! So I substituted chocolate chips for dried strawberries, and they turned out quite tasty! I think I'd try to add more chocolate to them though, and maybe a little cocoa or coffee into the dough to bring out the chocolate flavors. Overall though, definitely a good way to wake up!
Flaky and light with some modifications
03/10/2007 at 03:04pm
User: Haydee from Running Springs, CA User Rating:
These scones melt in your mouth - they're so light and flaky, but the recipe does need a little adjusting for flavor. I added half a cup of sugar instead of 2 TSP. The dough just wasn't sweet enough on its own. I also froze the butter before adding it to the dough - you don't want the butter to start melting as you roll it out or manipulate it with your hands. I also had to add a little more liquid(cream) since I live at high altitude. You should expect a pretty sticky batter. I made two different batches from the same recipe: in one half I put in 3/4 C of chocolate chips and then topped with sugar, and in the other half I added the 1/3 C of walnuts and about 1/2 cup of orange cranberries, similar to what Ina did on TV. I also topped these with sugar. I think they might be even better with a glaze, and I might try that. I baked off a couple of dozen scones from this one batch and had enough to freeze an additional small batch. It make a lot of scones since I like mine on the small side.
Scrummy
03/10/2007 at 09:24am
User: Meggin from Epsom, NH User Rating:
These are soooo easy and taste so light and yummy. Make sure you truly diced the Strawberries, or the large bits will be too chewy.
yummy
03/08/2007 at 10:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These wer light and flakey and melted in your mouth.
Eh, just ok
03/06/2007 at 10:01pm
User: Chelsea from St. Petersburg, FL User Rating:
These scones were not as great as I had hoped they'd be. Ina always has such great recipes but this one missed the mark. I made this recipe twice trying to improve it. I found it more baking powder biscuit-ish than scone. They needed something else to add flavor. To me it seemed too bland or something. I adding more sugar and orange zest and that helped but there is still something just 'ok' about these scones.
very good
03/06/2007 at 12:31pm
User: Toni from whitestone, NY User Rating:
These are a cross between a muffin and a scone if you ask me because i personally don't like scones , they are too hard for me these are soft texture , i have made them a few ways i have added almond paste and rasp preseves ,with a conf icing ..huge hit! afew pecans thrown for good measure as well..also i made them simple with just a few mini choc chips also a big hit !
Not impressed
03/04/2007 at 11:04am
User: Kristen from Bloomington, MN User Rating:
My husband and I made these for breakfast and were not happy with the outcome. Two T of sugar did not make them sweet enough... you could taste more of the saltiness than the sweetness. The dough was extremely sticky and difficult to roll out and the end result was a labor intensive, unsatisfying scone.
Added a few ingredients
03/03/2007 at 10:07pm
User: LISA from Dundee, OR User Rating:
I added chopped walnuts as well as some orange rind.
Add more strawberries
03/01/2007 at 02:05pm
User: MANDI from South Bend, IN User Rating:
These scones were delicious, however, I would add 50% to 100% more strawberries. The only dried strawberries our store had were sugar cured and this element added an extra boost to the recipe. A++ with extra strawberries I think the recipe could be near perfect!
Great Recipe
02/28/2008 at 04:24pm
User: Irene from Houston, TX User Rating:
I researched quite a couple recipe and finally decided to use this one. I experienced an instant success and had no problems with this on great recipe and very easy to make
Strawberry Scones -- Yum
02/28/2008 at 01:27pm
User: Nancy from Champaign, IL User Rating:
This was the first recipe for scones that I ever tried, and I served them to my bunko guests 2 wks ago. They are the best scones I have ever tasted. They are moist and flaky which is very unusual for a scone. Since then I tried another scone recipe from Tea magazine which turned out dry and heavy. I highly recommend this recipe and have had my bunko friends request it from me. Enjoy! Nancy
Fantastic
02/28/2007 at 07:04pm
User: Dale from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
I took Ina's original recipe and altered it by adding different ingredients. I added a bit more sugar to the dough and made a hole in the cut out triangles and added homemade jam to the center. I also added some raw sugar to the top and it comes out just like the coffee houses carry. Very tasty!
ilove2bake
02/27/2007 at 08:21am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Followed recipe but added walnuts and cranberries instead of strawberries. Tastless, just tastes like flour. You may as well eat pie dough with no filling. If I'm going to get fat, it won't be from eating these.
Does it get any better?
02/25/2007 at 06:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Adding the walnuts and orange zest was a brillant idea. Tastes Fab!
Fluffy, tasty and moist
02/21/2007 at 01:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Exceptional recipe!
Super recipe for scones
02/19/2007 at 05:45pm
User: Corey from Manchester, NH User Rating:
I have been making scones for years based upon family recipes and this one knocked them all out of the park. I did add different additives - large multi colored raisons and lots of walnuts, but otherwise followed the recipe perfectly. They were wonderful. I think the key is the cold butter and the cream. GO INA!
Needs more sugar
02/14/2007 at 07:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Needs more sugar! Also makes a huge quantity and uses a ton of butter. I would cut in half and add a half cup of sugar if I made these again. Am a huge fan of the show, though!
delicious!
02/10/2007 at 05:56pm
User: Katie from Saint Joseph, IL User Rating:
This recipe is easy. The key is to find good tasting dried strawberries. I bought some from Sams Club and they are awful- no taste! The dough itself is wonderful and I am imagining all sorts of different flavors for next time: blueberry, raisin-cinnamon, orange....
can't find strawberries
02/10/2007 at 01:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
liked the scones but cannot find dried strwberries
AMAZING!
02/08/2007 at 11:17pm
User: HOL from Stoneham, MA User Rating:
I made these after watching the episode, so I did add the orange zest & walnuts. These were so delicious! Really easy to make - my first time & they came out so well. I didn't have the square pastry cutter she refers to, but I used a circle biscuit one & it worked just as well :)
Really Good!
02/04/2007 at 09:24pm
User: Ann from North Bellmore, NY User Rating:
I used blueberries instead of strawberries and it tasted so good! The next time i am making this i would add a little more sugar than the recipe.
Best I've ever made..........or eaten!
02/03/2007 at 06:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tried this recipe and couldn't believe how easy it was, or how delicious! I'm a true believer that I can prepare some of these recipes and make them come out as good as the originator. Thank you Ina for making it so easy. Family and friends begged me to make it again.......immediately!
Excellent scone recipe
02/01/2008 at 06:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I actually baked these scones and they were terrific; albeit, I did use Splenda instead of the sugar and fat free heavy cream. My problem is that there is a reviewer "Yuck" who obviously does not cook but is commenting on Ina's appearance (a sign of jealousy) and saying that Ina cannot cook. This person put the same review on another recipe review site. He/she must watch the shows or just is a mean-spirited person. He/she should not be allowed on the review sites.
The recipe needs to be corrected I believe
01/31/2008 at 02:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love the Barefoot Contessa but I believe this recipe had a typo as 2 teaspoons of salt seemed to be way too much. I even had a few people try them and they felt the same way. I totally agree that cold butter and cream makes it so much easier to work with! I think I will reduce the salt and increase the sugar and see what happens :) I too couldn't find dried strawberries after calling 3 local chain grocery stores and 1 health food store so I used orange flavored dried cranberries and orange zest as I wanted to try and duplicate her orange zest/walnut recipe that she featured recently.
Love you Ina!
01/28/2008 at 06:33pm
User: DEBORAH from Vail, IA User Rating:
I made the strawberry scones which by the way were super easy to make and very tasty. I know this was't the recipe that everryone preferred on the show but if you watched the show all you needed to do was to add some walnuts(I like to toast mine and some grated orange zest)...how hard is that. I also like to use a non aluminum baking powder because like a previous reviewer, I can taste the baking powder if I don't (it's bitter)...so it is worth it to me to search around a little to find it...'Rumford' is one brand). I have made another recipe for scones that she had up also...they were cranberry and orange and also were the best I have ever had or made. Every other recipe I have tried or have eaten have been so dry you could choke on them!...and Oh yeah..."YUCK" you are a pretty sad person and not a person I would personally care to have as a friend. You are rating a product...not insulting the person making it. If YOU made something that didn't come out right I would just say that I didn't care for your recipe but it would not affect my opinion of YOU....but in this case....you were totally out of line. Sorry this is so.o.o long, but I can't stand people like that!
Excellent on the first try.
01/26/2008 at 07:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've never been any good at making scones, despite the fact that I'm from Northern Ireland. Very disappointing. After watching the show yesterday I decided to give it a try. Ina always makes things look so easy. I couldn't believe it. They came out perfect. I was so impressed with myself :0) It was helpful to see the consistency on the show. That was so helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Follow her lead!
01/25/2007 at 01:46pm
User: Felice from Canyon Lake, TX User Rating:
I also added the orange zest and walnuts that she suggests on the show and they turned out beautifully!
Definetely try this one...
01/23/2007 at 05:18pm
User: Noelle from Madison, WI User Rating:
WOW! I could not believe how wonderful these tasted. If I bought these in a store I would go there everyday to get one. They are fabulous. I used dried cranberries instead, which goes great with the orange zest and walnuts. You will not be disappointed with this one!
Watch what you say
01/22/2008 at 03:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought Ina's scones were delicious. Food Network should screen these reviews for those with derogatory comments about the host. Ina seems to work very hard at bringing people great recipes. She should not be subject to personal attacks within these reviews.
SO GOOD
01/22/2007 at 07:08pm
User: rose from jacksonville, NC User Rating:
My first time making it and it was GREAT! I didn't have dried strawberries, but the fresh ones was so good my husband could stop eating them.
Wonderful!
01/22/2007 at 01:21pm
User: Susan from Webster, NY User Rating:
These were wonderful! As on the show, I added orange zest and cranberries. Honey, butter, a good cup of coffee.... you won?t be sorry!