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Scones

Course Afternoon Tea
Cuisine Australian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 and 1/2 cups self raising flour
  • 1 cup thickened cream
  • 1 cup lemonade

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan). Line tray with baking/parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, cream and lemonade in a bowl and mix until flour is mostly combined. Do NOT over mix, it will make the scones dense. The dough should be soft and fairly sticky.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead very gently just 3 - 5 times to bring dough together, then gently pat into a disc shape 2.5cm/1" thick.
  • Cut into rounds or squares
  • Use a knife to scoop up (avoid touching sides) and place on tray, slightly touching each other (they help each other rise).
  • Brush the tops lightly with milk
  • Bake for 15 minutes until golden on top. Place on rack to cool. Place tea towel over them to stop the tops from getting crusty.