The Groovy Food Company has introduced a seasonal recipe for raspberry lemon scones that guarantees tall, soft results by incorporating two key ingredients: pink lemonade and whipping cream. This twist on the classic British scone is designed for effortless entertaining, picnics, and outdoor gatherings during Wimbledon and summer months.
Recipe Overview and Freshness
The recipe yields eight scones, perfect for sharing, and they remain fresh for up to three days after baking. According to The Groovy Food Company, the combination of raspberry and lemon offers a delicious balance that is not overly sweet, impressing guests with its tall yet soft and crumbly texture.
Ingredients for Raspberry Lemon Scones
The required ingredients include 300g self-raising flour (plus extra for dusting), 50g coconut sugar, 125ml pink lemonade (plus two teaspoons), 150ml whipping cream (plus extra to serve, optional), 100g frozen raspberries, and raspberry jam to serve (optional).
Step-by-Step Method
Begin by placing the flour, coconut sugar, and a quarter teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine the lemonade with 125ml cream in a jug, then pour over the dry ingredients and mix with a cutlery knife to form a soft, crumbly dough. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C (fan 200°C) and lightly dust a baking sheet with flour.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, scatter over the frozen raspberries, and knead gently until combined and the raspberries are evenly rippled through. Using hands or a rolling pin, flatten or roll the dough to a 3cm thickness, then use a 5cm round cutter dipped in flour to stamp out scones. Re-roll any leftover dough to create eight scones total.
Combine one tablespoon of cream with two teaspoons of lemonade to thin it slightly, then brush this mixture over the scone tops. Bake for 12-14 minutes until well-risen and golden brown. To serve, halve the warm scones and layer with whipped cream and raspberry jam, if desired. The scones taste best fresh but can be prepared up to three days in advance and gently reheated in a low oven to revive them.
