How to make lemonade scones

Perfect to make with the kids for a summer picnic - provided by Sassy Stirrers

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups & 2 Teaspoons self raising flour (the Teaspoons are for the counter)
  • 2/3 cup lemonade or fizzy water
  • 2/3 cup cream

 Method

  1. Lightly grease a baking tray (about 28cm across) or line with parchment paper. Heat the oven to 200’C fan.
  2. Sift the flour  into a large mixing bowl. Combine the lemonade & cream in a measuring jug & pour into the flour. Mix to a firm dough.
  3. Lightly spread flour over the counter, or use a non-stick baking sheet. Turn out the mixture onto your prepared surface & knead for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pat the dough out so that it’s about 2.5 cm thick.
  5. Using a small circular cookie cutter, cut out small scones and place on baking tray.
  6. Place in the oven & cook for 12-15 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped.

Some tips for light, fluffy scones:

Step 1: Mix the dough until just combined (do not over mix). Don't knead or it will become tough and heavy.

Step 2: Use a pastry cutter dipped in flour to cut scones from the dough. Don't twist the cutter, or the scones may not rise evenly.

Step 3: Arrange scones, side by side and just touching, on a lined baking tray. This will keep the sides straight and even as the scones cook.  

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