Easy Lemonade Scones
Light and fluffy, these lemonade scones come together effortlessly with self-raising flour, cream, and lemonade soda. A hint of lemon zest and extract adds a refreshing citrus boost!
Ingredients
- 2 cup self-raising flour, sifted see note below
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) Sprite or any lemon flavored soda
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract optional
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) heavy cream to brush
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Sift flour, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Grate the lemon zest into the flour mixture and mix well. Pour in the carbonated lemonade and lemon extract, then gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones light and fluffy.
- Turn out the mixture on the floured surface and bring together. Pat it down to make 1-inch thick disk. Cut into 6 wedges or use a round biscuit cutter. Place on the baking tray and brush with cream.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until the top is golden. Serve warm with your favorite jam and clotted cream.
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Notes
To make self-rising flour, combine these three ingredients:
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg