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Easy lemonade scones

Name: Lemonade scones recipe: the easy way to make scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 300g self-raising flour; 55g caster sugar; 125ml thickened cream; 125ml lemonade; 40ml milk; Jam or lemon curd, to serve; Whipped cream, to serve

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by delicious. team

delicious. team

Sep 08, 2019

Light, airy and perfect for afternoon tea, this easy lemonade scone recipe is a breeze to whip up. The only tricky thing is limiting yourself to one. The secret is the lemonade – the carbonation in the lemonade gives the scones an extra fluffy texture, as well as a touch of sweetness. You'll need a 6cm round cutter for this recipe. Use a sharp-edged cutter, as this will help the scones rise.

2 cups (300g) self-raising flour, sifted
1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
1/2 cup (125ml) thick cream
1/2 cup (125ml) lemonade
2 tbs (40ml) milk
Jam or lemon curd, to serve
Whipped cream, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C. Lightly grease a baking tray.
2.

Place the flour, sugar and 1/2 tsp fine salt in a large bowl. Add the cream and lemonade and mix to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured workbench and knead lightly until combined. Press the dough with your hands to a thickness of about 2cm. Use a 6cm round cutter to cut out 8 scones, then re-roll scraps to make a few extra scones. Place scones on baking tray, close together (this will help the scones rise) and brush the tops with some milk. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
3.

Serve warm with your favourite jam or lemon curd, and whipped cream.