Lemonade scones – what! Scones made with lemonade, yes indeed. These scones are super simple as there is no rubbing together or flour and butter, so perfect for cooking with kids and there is no need for baking powder and that bicarb taste that you can sometimes get.
Satisfy your craving for warm, fluffy scones with this delicious recipe with the added fizz of lemonade. Follow along with our step-by-step video tutorial for the perfect treat for afternoon tea!
Lemonade Scones Recipe
The original recipe called for a can of lemonade, but we prefer scones made on the day we bake them, so I amended the recipe to make around 8 small scones which is perfect for us.
How to make scones with lemonade and Cream
Why would you make scones with lemonade rather than the traditional way? Well, they are super simple and perfect for making with children this way as there is no rubbing of the fat and flour. Also, the lemonade acts as a raising agent so you don’t get the bicarb sour taste that you can sometimes get with plain scones. I refuse to call them cheats scones! They do not taste in any way of lemon.
Can I make this Vegan?
Yes, replace the double cream with coconut cream of cream of coconut and you have vegan scones.
How to make lemonade scones
Maxi aged 10 put together a very quick and dirty video to show you how easy it is to make lemonade scones, well Maxi aged ten makes them for you.
Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7 and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Sift the flour into a bowl. Then make a well in the centre and pour in the cream and lemonade. Start mixing with a wooden spoon or butter knife and then with your hands to make a firm dough.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface and cut into 6 – 8 circles with a floured cookie cutter or glass. The secret to scones that raise evenly is not to turn the cutter.
Brush the top of the scones with milk, taking care that the milk not to go over the sides.
Place the scones on the lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Scones are best even with strawberry jam and clotted cream on the day of baking, but they will keep in an airtight container for three days, however they are so simple to make instead of sitting them make a new batch as the difference in taste is remarkable. Scones are also called biscuits in America.
Lemonade Scones
Ingredients
- 300 g 2 cups self-raising flour
- 55 g 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 125 ml 1/2 cup thick cream Double cream
- 125 ml 1/2 cup lemonade Sprite works just as well
- milk to glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7.
- In a large bowl mix all ingredients to make a dough.
- Knead briefly, then tip onto a floured surface and use your hands to press to a 2cm (3/4in) thickness.
- Line a baking tray with parchment.
- Stamp out rounds and place on tray.
- Glaze the tops with milk.
- Bake for 12-15min until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
We are huge scone fans, so why not take a look at our other scone recipes:
- Savoury Scones
- Lemon & Ginger Scones
- Peanut butter & Jelly Scones
- Vegetable & Salsa Verde Scone Pizza • Kids in the Kitchen
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