Scones will taste like 'biting into heaven' with a baker's simple three-ingredient recipe. To make the lightest and fluffiest scones that are to 'die for,' it turns out you only need three basic ingredients.
Scones are a classic British delicacy best savoured with a generous spread of good-quality jam and clotted cream. Sweet and irresistible, they are the type of treat that justifies breaking a diet. The recipes are surprisingly simple, so you do not need to wait for an elegant afternoon tea to enjoy one. Summer is the perfect time for a lazy, indulgent afternoon tea while lounging in the cool shade or basking in the sun. If you have been inspired by watching The Great British Bake Off and want to try your hand at baking, scones are a fantastic starting point.
Making scones is quite easy as you just combine all the ingredients in one bowl and mix them up. However, if you want to simplify the process even further, experts suggest using just three basic ingredients. Baking enthusiast Georgie, who runs the food blog The Home Cook's Kitchen, has shared an 'easy' recipe to make scones that are like 'biting into a piece of heaven.'
She said, 'These scones are really easy to make and only require three simple ingredients – lemonade (Sprite), cream and self-raising flour.' Georgie pointed out that it is essential that you use self-raising flour because that is the rising agent, and the lemonade will make them 'light, fluffy and just a little bit sweet.' By ditching butter for double cream, you achieve a softer and more moist scone texture. This also means less effort is required in making your dough, as you can skip the annoying step of mixing butter and flour by hand.
Lemonade is the secret ingredient that adds a light texture to your scones. The carbonation in the fizzy drink creates bubbles, which become trapped in the dough. These tiny air pockets expand during baking, aerating the dough and causing the scones to rise. This process ultimately leads to that delightful light and fluffy result you desire.
As well as using lemonade to make scones super fluffy, it is also important not to overknead the dough. Georgie instructed, 'To make the dough come together, you want to 'cut' or mix the dough with a knife. This will help you avoid overkneading.'
Scone Recipe
Ingredients
- Four and a half cups of self-raising flour
- One and a quarter cups of double cream
- One and half cups of lemonade
- One tablespoon of milk
Method
Start by preheating your oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas Mark 6 before sifting flour into a large bowl and adding cream and lemonade. With a knife, gently 'mix' or 'cut' the dough until it has been combined. Generously flour a surface, and with floured hands, turn out the dough onto your floured surface. The dough will be sticky, so it is recommended to have a generously floured surface and hands when you roll it out. If you find it is too sticky to work with, place the dough back into the bowl and add a little bit of extra flour until it is workable. The dough should be sticky, but not so sticky you cannot actually work with it. Shape into a rectangle about 4cm thick and dip a wine glass in flour. Cut out rounds and place on a lined baking tray. Reshape the extra dough, and keep cutting until the dough runs out. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. The milk will help them brown. You just want to lightly brush them. Place in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown on top. The scones should be lightly browned on top and light and fluffy in the middle. Serve with whipped cream and fresh raspberry jam.
