How To Make Scones | Super Easy 3 Ingredient Scones With Lemonade (PERFECT for afternoon tea!)

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

clotted cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt offers a lighter alternative.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Raisins are more widely available.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (or 180 degrees Fahrenheit).

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Measure out self-raising flour, thickened cream, and lemonade into one bowl and mix with a spoon until just combined.

Avoid overmixing to prevent tough scones; the dough should be soft and fairly sticky.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it only 3 to 5 times, being careful not to overwork it.

Form the dough into a disc about 1 inch thick.

Use a round scone cutter or a cup to cut out circles, pushing straight down without twisting to keep air in the dough.

Place the circles of dough onto the tray, allowing them to touch slightly to help them rise together.

Brush a thin layer of milk on the tops of the scones to help them become golden brown.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown on top.

Allow the scones to cool for about 10 minutes before serving with cream and jam.

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