Fresh scones

Information

Prep: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Serves: 12

Ingredients list

• 3 ½ cups self-raising flour (sifted)
• 1 cup lemonade
• 1 cup thickened cream
• A pinch of salt (optional)
• Egg wash: 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp milk
• Strawberry jam
• Whipped cream

Method

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (or 180°C for fan-forced ovens).
• In a bowl, combine the sifted flour, lemonade, and cream (add salt if desired) until just mixed.
• On a clean, lightly floured surface, gently press out the dough and cut it into scone shapes.
• Place the cut scones onto a parchment-lined baking tray and brush the tops with the egg wash.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
• Serve warm with jam and freshly whipped cream.

Note:Try my homemade Jam recipe (add link to the next recipe)