South African Scones Recipe | South African YouTuber

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with less processing.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan egg substitute.

Measure 7 cups of flour.

Add 2 cups of brown sugar (or 2.5 cups for a sweeter taste).

Add 7 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour and sugar mixture.

Mix the dry ingredients well.

Add butter (Rama) at room temperature and mix with fingers until combined.

Add 3 large eggs to the mixture.

Add lemon extract and vanilla essence for flavor.

Pour in 2.5 cups of milk, adjusting as desired for consistency.

Transfer the mixture to a larger bowl and combine gently.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Grease the baking pan with leftover butter or baking spray.

Transfer the dough into the greased pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until done, checking with a toothpick.

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