These 3-ingredient Lemonade Scones are quick and easy to make! Made with self-rising flour, fizzy lemon soda (I used Sprite), and heavy cream, they taste just like regular scones but with half the effort. Flaky, buttery, and tender!
Looking for more scone recipes? Try my classic scone recipe next!
About This Recipe
Did you know you can make scones with only 3 ingredients? I didn't believe it at first either, but these scones really work- and once you try them, you won't be able to stop making them. They come out just as delicious as regular scones but with half the amount of work. If you're someone who is busy and doesn't like spending too much time in the kitchen, this scone recipe is for you!
The secret to these scones is lemonade. Not just any lemonade, but fizzy lemonade. I found that you can use any type of lemon or lime soda, but Sprite is pretty common from what I hear, so that's what I used. The carbonation in the soda is what makes these scones extra light and fluffy. As the scones bake, the bubbles expand, creating tiny pockets of air that give the scones their rise and tender texture.
Key Ingredients
Self-rising flour: This is essentially flour with baking powder, so if you don't have self-rising flour, just add ยพ teaspoon of baking powder per cup of flour. Self-rising flour also has a bit of salt, which is why we don't add any in this recipe.
Lemonade: Not just any lemonade, you want to use carbonated lemonade. The most popular choice is Sprite. For a lower-sugar option, you could also use one of those low-sugar carbonated drinks like Bubbly.
Heavy cream: The extra fat content in heavy cream gives the scones their signature rich and buttery flavor.
Instructions
STEP 1: Add the flour to a large mixing bowl. Mix in the lemonade and cream until all the flour is moistened and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as we want the dough to be somewhat clumpy, or else the scones will be dense.
STEP 2: Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface. Gently knead a few times to bring the dough together, then flatten into an 8-inch disc about 1 inch thick.
STEP 3: Use a round cutter to cut into rounds and transfer to the prepared baking sheet with some space between each one.
STEP 4: Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
๐ Recipe
3-Ingredient Lemonade Scones
Ingredients
- 3 ยผ cups self-rising flour (spooned and levelled)
- 1 cup fizzy lemonade (like Sprite)
- 1 cup heavy cream
For serving
- jam and cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the flour to a large mixing bowl. Mix in the lemonade and cream until all the flour is moistened and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as we want the dough to be somewhat clumpy, or else the scones will be dense.
- Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface. Gently knead a few times to bring the dough together, then flatten into an 8-inch disc about 1 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut into rounds and transfer to the prepared baking sheet with some space between each one.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
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