We are big fans of scones for breakfast, vegan blueberry scones, Banana Scones, and chocolate chip scones, and now it’s time to share a more local recipe with these lemonade scones. Lemonade scones, as their name suggests, are made with lemonade as a main ingredient. Lemonade makes the scones’ crumb ultra fluffy and adds sweet, lemon flavor to the dough. It’s a popular recipe in Australia and New Zealand, but the classic recipe calls for dairy cream. I adapted the recipe to be vegan, using only plant-based ingredients, but not only. I also reworked the original recipe, changing how you roll and cut the scones for ultra-fluffy thick scones. I also had a special ingredient, lemon zest, which makes the scones so flavorsome.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Self-Rising Flour – This is my favorite flour to make quick and easy baked goods. It’s a combination of all-purpose flour and baking powder. To make yours at home, stir 1 cup of flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Lemonade – I am using organic low-sugar lemonade, but you can also use homemade lemonade or try my strawberry pink lemonade recipe for these scones. Canned Coconut Cream – Shake the can before opening, then measure the amount the recipe calls – scroll down below for measurements. You can also use soy cream or any plant-based vegan cream you love. Optional – Grate some lemon zest for a boost of lemon flavor in your scones.
How To Make Lemonade Scones
Tips for Perfect Scones
Shake the Coconut Cream Can: Before you start, shake the can of coconut cream before opening and measuring. Don’t overwork the dough: Overworking the dough can lead to dense scones. Use a light touch when mixing the ingredients and stop once the dough just comes together. You can use a butter knife instead of a spoon to minimize handling. Don’t roll the dough: To make ultra fluffy scones, don’t use a roller pin, press the dough by hand.
Flavor Variations
You can transform this sweet scone recipe into many different versions by adding some ingredients to the batter:
Dark Chocolate Chips for Chocolate Chip Scones. Chopped Dates for Date Scones. Sultanas for Raisin Scones
Serving
Lemonade scones are a popular afternoon tea or morning tea treat, often served with tea and topped with jam and cream. However, you can also serve them with any of your favorite breakfast toppings like:
Peanut butter Baby jam or strawberry jam Fresh fruits like strawberries Whipped coconut cream frosting or Vegan Whipped Cream
Storage Instructions
Store the scones wrapped in a kitchen towel to prevent them from hardening. They can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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