You are going to LOVE this easy 3 Ingredient Lemonade Scone recipe!!
Thanks to my ongoing compulsion to buy strawberries every single time I see them while they are so cheap, we recently made strawberry jam for the very first time in an attempt to use up the KILOS of strawberries sitting in our fridge. To celebrate this important first, it only seemed right to try it out with these yummy Lemonade Scones! Instead of using my favourite scone recipe, I decided try this 3 ingredient Lemonade Scone recipe instead, after all how can you go wrong with just three ingredients?!
All you need to make these scones is some self raising flour, lemonade and cream – yep that’s really it! Because you don’t need to rub butter into the flour, these 3 ingredient Lemonade Scones really take no time at all to make, and it took me less than 10 minutes to get out the ingredients, make the scone dough and get these into the oven.
I personally think that the texture is a little different to a traditional scone, but certainly not in a bad way and these Lemonade Scones are incredibly light and fluffy still – and when you consider how easy these are to make, who would complain?
When making these Lemonade Scones (along with any other scone recipe) it’s really important to make sure you don’t mix the ingredients too much, I like to use a butter knife to mix the ingredients until they have just combined and I also don’t use a rolling pin to flatten the dough, instead using my hands to gently flatten it – you can find more of my tips for making the perfect scones here.
Watch how to make these easy 3 Ingredient Lemonade Scones below:
3 Ingredient Lemonade Scone Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups of self raising flour
- 250 ml of lemonade
- 250 ml of thickened cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 240 degrees and line a baking tray with paper.
- Sift the self raising flour into a large bowl and add the lemonade and cream.
- Use a butter knife to bring the mixture together until it just combines.
- Tip the scones mixture onto a floured surface and gently shape into a rectangle.
- Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut out your scones and place them onto the prepared tray. Repeat until you have used all of the scone dough.
- Place your 3 ingredient scones into the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes or until golden and cooked through - they will sound hollow when tapped.
- Carefully remove your scones from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving with your favourite jam and whipped cream
Notes
Please note your cooking time may vary depending on the size of your scones. It’s a good idea to check them after 10 minutes in the oven. You can also brush the tops of your uncooked scones with a little milk if you would like them have a bit of extra colour.
What’s your favourite scone recipe?
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Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages says
I keep intending to bake with my strawberries but my girls eat them so fast I never get the chance. But these scones I can do, and cheat with bought jam (shh) 😀
Lauren says
Yes that’s been my problem too, my boys can happily demolish an entire punnet of strawberries in one sitting.
Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says
This is such a great idea! Love the idea of using lemonade to make the scones. I bet these were delicious served with cream and jam! 😀
Lauren says
I think jam and cream make EVERYTHING better 😉
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
I always have had a soft spot in my heart for scones. . .so I am completely blown away that you can make these with only 3 ingredients. They look absolutely divine. . .and topped with that homemade jam. . .well let’s just say I am in love.
Lauren says
Thanks Lynn, they are a little different to traditional scones but still taste pretty amazing 🙂
Kim @ Land of Zonkt says
It’s pretty amazing isn’t it.
I made these earlier in the year with mum. She has a standard recipe that she has used since I was a kid, and its all about the feel and nothing to do with accurate measures. But we gave these a go and they were yum and so easy.
I love scones they just take me back to my childhood.
Shari from GoodFoodWeek says
How SIMPLE! Everyone needs a good scone recipe!
Peter Jackson says
My dough was too wet so we made the scones in muffin tins. Not perfect but still good. We measured exactly as specified. Any comments on the dough being too wet?
Lauren says
If you feel the dough is too wet, you can add a little more flour to your mix.
ANNALY says
Hi. You must use the thick cream not whipping cream. I made the same mistake bur still delish
linda says
Can you use buttermilk in place of cream
Lauren says
I’ve never tried it myself, I would say you could try it, the texture may be a little different though.
Corrie says
What kind of lemonade?
Lauren says
Hi Corrie, you can use any type of lemonade, I’ve used sprite and kirks in the past. Thanks
Pie says
Do you mean 240C for baking temp? I baked at 240F and it took over twenty minutes. Did I do something wrong?
Lauren says
Hi, yes it’s 240 degrees celcius sorry.
Deanne says
I wondered the same about cooking temperature whether Celsius or Fahrenheit. I did C and it was way too hot but 240 f is way too low so I did somewhere in between 🙂
Thanks for a great recipe!!!
Lauren says
Hi Deanne, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! A hot oven helps the scones to rise quickly so that they are nice and fluffy 🙂
Ann says
If using ordinary cream do you need less?
Lauren says
Do you mean pouring cream? You could try using a little less, and if the mixture is still dry just add more. I hope that helps 🙂
Jay says
Tasty! Just made them, but more of a biscuit than a scone. Still delicious, and easy recipe!
Barb says
Would they work with soda water instead of lemon aid do you think?
Lauren says
I haven’t tried them with that myself, but I don’t see why not as it’s the bubbles/fizz which help.
Edd Black says
Simple is sometimes best…..Try Ginger Scones – Blokes Like Them
Swap lemonade for Dry Ginger Ale….Add some shavings of Glaze Ginger…serve with Ginger Jam or Marmalade…dob of double cream.
Lauren says
That’s a fabulous idea, I’ll definitley be trying that – thank you!
Christine says
How much dried fruit would I add to make these into fruit scone?
Lauren says
Around 1/3 to 1/2 a cup would be perfect!
Lou Highfield says
Yes Barb soda water works just as well instead of lemonade just means they aren’t as sweet but still amazing you can grate some cheese on the top for a more savoury scone or just use the jam & whipped cream on them also , I prefer the soda water as I don’t like very sweet scones
Felicity says
hi you can use buttermilk absolutely delicious
Katie Bull says
I found a good process was to make the whipped cream first and pop it in the fridge that way it can ‘set’ a little before using
These are a quick and easy fav for my kids they love cutting them out
Lauren Matheson says
That’s a great idea Katie, I’ll definitely give it a try 🙂
Ann Rowland says
HI LAura,
I have just made your 3 ingredient lemonade scones, and I thought I would make them savoury instead, so I added 2tspns of powdered mustard and a cup of shredded cheese to the flour and mixed it through before I added the liquids. I also topped them with a bit of cheese too and they have turned out fabulously. You will get a few more out of the mix because of the cheese. I am in cheese scone heaven. Thank you
Lauren Matheson says
They sound AMAZING!!
Katrina says
Very quick and easy to make, and tasty. However, these are not as tasty and satisfying as a traditional, Scottish, scone. I’ll use this recipe if I need something fast, but I wont be switching from my usual recipe, otherwise.
Lauren Matheson says
Thanks for the feedback Katrina, I’m glad you still enjoyed them. Yes, they are certainly different to a traditional scone recipe x