You need cream, self-rising flour, and lemonade. That's it. Mix, shape, bake. These scones rise tall, stay tender for days, and taste like you actually tried.
Heat your oven at 180 degrees Celcius. Line a baking tray with slightly high sides and parchment paper.
Sift your flour into a large bowl. Add the lemonade and cream to the sifted flour and combine with a spatular till just combined. Be gentle. Try not to overmix the dough.
Pop the scone dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to gently press it into a round disk about 3 cm (around 1 inch thickness). Don’t knead or fold. Just press and pat until it holds together.
Flour your scone cutter press into the dough to cut out a scone without twisting the cutter when removing.
Place onto your line tray and keep them close to help them rise evenly in the oven. Cook for around 15-20 mins or longer if needed.
To check if your scones are cooked I take a skewer and poke it between the scones into the centre. If it comes out nice a clean they’re cooked. If it comes our gooey they’ll need more time in the oven. After cooking slide carefully onto a wire rack and allow to cook for 10 mins. Serve while warm with strawberry jam and whipped cream. Yummo. Afternoon tea sorted.