These scones are easy to make and taste delicious. Variations of this recipe have been published all over the internet, taking inspiration for Murial Halsted's viral .
Vital statistics
15 minutes preparation time. 20 minutes cooking time. Makes 20 scones.
You will need
- Baking tray and baking paper.
- Large bowl.
- Flat surface to kneed on.
- 5cm pastry cutter - or use a tea cup.
- Pastry brush (or clean fingers)
- Wire rack to cool on.
Ingredients
- 500g (3 &1/3 cups) Self raising flour
- 250ml (1 cup) Chilled lemonade
- 300mls (1 cup & 3 dessert spoons)Thickened cream
Method:
- Heat the oven to 220oC (or 200oC fan forced) and pop some baking paper on a large tray.
- Put the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the lemonade and 1 cup of the cream. Using a knife, stir gently until a sticky dough forms. Do not over mix.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth – for up to 30 seconds. Do not over knead.
- Press into a 3cm high disc and cut out with pastry cutter or tea cup.
- Combine any leftover mix gently, do not over mix, and cut out the remaining dough.
- Place the scones just touching on the prepared tray. This helps them to rise.
- Lightly brush with the remaining cream using a pastry brush or your fingers.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the scones have risen and are golden on top. Test carefully by holding one upside down with an oven glove and gently tap – it should sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Serve at room temperature with butter and jam, or whipped cream and jam, or honey – or all of the toppings!
Reviewed 05 January 2024