Lemonade Scones Recipe
These Lemonade Scones are light, fluffy, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. The secret lies in the carbonation of lemonade, which creates a soft and airy texture. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat any time!
Print Pin Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For mixing ingredients
- 1 Pastry cutter or round cookie cutter (7cm diameter) For cutting scone shapes
- 1 Baking tray Lined with parchment paper
- 1 Pastry brush For brushing cream on scones
- 1 Clean tea towel To cover scones after baking
- 1 Rolling pin (optional) For flattening dough
- 1 Sifter For sifting flour and salt
- 1 Butter knife For folding dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups self-raising flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 1 cup lemonade cold (Sprite or 7-Up)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon caster sugar optional for sweetness
- Strawberry jam for serving
- Whipped cream or clotted cream for serving
- Fresh berries optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust work surface with flour.
- Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
- Create a well in the center.
- Pour in cold cream and lemonade.
- Gently fold with a butter knife.
- Turn dough onto floured surface.
- Pat or roll dough to 2cm thickness.
- Cut rounds using a pastry cutter.
- Place scones close together on tray.
- Brush tops with extra cream.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Cover with a tea towel to keep soft.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 80g | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg