Lemonade Scones

A scone is like a small cake, though in America they often refer to them as a biscuit. Either way, the scone originated in Scotland and the name was derived from the Scottish Gaelic word ‘Sgonn’ meaning a ‘block’. 

Classic scones are made of flour, butter, milk, caster sugar and a little salt, but replace 3 of the ingredients with lemonade and you will be eating a classic scone in half the time. 

A lemonade scone is a simple scone made with self-raising flour, cream and lemonade. The lemonade helps create light and fluffy scones without needing lots of ingredients.

I like to pronounce scone to rhyme like ‘gone’ rather than ‘bone’. However you say it you can’t beat the great taste of them, particularly when they are served with jam and cream and a nice cup of coffee or tea. They are also particularly nice when just out of the oven and you cut one in half and melt a dob of butter on it – yum.

Even though scones originated in Scotland, scones are as Australian as home made meat pies and the pub meal chicken parma. 

Lemonade scones are easy to make and don’t require complicated ingredients or equipment, making them a useful recipe when you’re travelling, staying in holiday accommodation or camping somewhere with suitable cooking facilities.

 

Why You’ll Love These Lemonade Scones

 

• Simple ingredients: You only need self-raising flour, cream and lemonade to make the basic scones.
• Easy to make: The ingredients are mixed together, cut into pieces and baked until golden.
• Great for travellers, campers and backpackers: The recipe doesn’t require lots of ingredients or complicated equipment.
• Perfect sweet treat: Serve them with jam and cream, butter or simply enjoy them warm from the oven.
• Easy to customise: Add dried fruit for extra sweetness or change the recipe into a savoury version.
• Good for sharing: This recipe makes approximately 12 scones, making them great for sharing with family or fellow travellers.
• Suitable for camping: If you have access to an oven or suitable camp oven, you can make these while travelling or camping. Even a large pan with a lid over heat will work.

 

What Are Lemonade Scones?

 

Lemonade scones are scones made using lemonade as one of the key ingredients. The combination of self-raising flour, cream and lemonade makes a simple dough that can be cut into individual scones and baked.

Lemonade scones are particularly useful for travellers, backpackers and campers because they use only a few ingredients. You can also add dried fruit such as sultanas or dates if you want to change the flavour.

 

Ingredients and Substitutions

 

• Self-raising flour – You will need 4 cups (500g) of self-raising flour. Self-raising flour is convenient because it already contains the raising agent needed for the scones.
• Cream – Use 1¼ cups (300ml) of full cream or light cream. The cream adds richness and helps create soft scones.
• Lemonade – Use 1 cup (250ml) of lemonade. Regular lemonade is suitable for this recipe.

 

Optional Sweet Flavours

 

You can add a handful of dried fruit such as:

• Sultanas
• Raisins
• Chopped dates 

Add the dried fruit to the flour before adding the cream and lemonade.

Equipment Required

 

To make these lemonade scones you will need:

• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Baking tray lined with baking paper
• Scone cutter or knife
• Rolling pin, optional
• Plate and knife for adding butter or cream and jam

These are fairly basic pieces of equipment, making this an easy recipe for a holiday kitchen, backpacker accommodation or camping setup with suitable cooking facilities.

 

How to Make Lemonade Scones While Travelling, Backpacking or Camping

1. Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Or prepare hot coals.
2. Prepare the baking tray. Line a baking tray with baking paper. If you don’t have baking paper, lightly grease the tray.
3. Prepare the flour. Place the self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.
4. Add the cream and lemonade. Pour the cream and lemonade into the well in the flour.
5. Mix the dough. Gently mix the ingredients together until they form a soft dough. 
6. Prepare the dough. Lightly flour your work surface and gently roll or press the dough out. About an inch or 2.5cm in height.
7. Cut the scones. Use a scone cutter to cut the dough into rounds. If you don’t have a scone cutter, use a knife to cut the dough into pieces. You can make them round or square.
8. Place on the tray. Arrange the scones on the prepared baking tray, keeping them fairly close together.
9. Bake. Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10–15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
10. Serve. Remove from the oven and serve warm with jam and cream, butter or your favourite topping.

 

Tips for Making Lemonade Scones

 

• Don’t over mix the dough. Mix the ingredients until they have just come together. Over mixing can make the scones less light and fluffy.

• Don’t worry about perfect shapes. Scones can be round, square or any shape you can easily cut. They will taste just as good.

• Keep the dough fairly thick. This helps give the scones some height when they bake.

• Place the scones close together. Having them close together on the baking tray can help them rise as they bake.

• Use baking paper. It makes removing the scones from the tray easier and reduces washing up.

• Don’t have a scone cutter? Use a knife instead. There is no need to carry a special cutter when travelling.

• Add dried fruit if you like. Sultanas, raisins or chopped dates can be added for extra sweetness.

• Keep it simple when travelling. The basic recipe only requires three main ingredients, so you don’t need a large travelling pantry.

 

Scone Serving Ideas

 

Lemonade scones are particularly delicious when served warm. Try serving them with:

• Jam and cream
• Butter
• Jam and butter
• Honey

 

What to Do with Leftovers

 

This recipe makes approximately 12 scones, so you may have some leftovers depending on how many people you are serving. Store leftover scones in an airtight container and enjoy them within a couple of days.

 

Lemonade Scones FAQs

 

How many scones does this recipe make?

This recipe makes approximately 12 scones, depending on the size of the scone cutter or how large you cut the pieces.

Why do you use lemonade in scones?

Lemonade provides the liquid needed to bring the dough together and helps create light, fluffy scones.

Can I use diet lemonade?

Yes, diet lemonade can be used, although regular lemonade is used in this recipe.

Can I add dried fruit?

Yes. You can add a handful of sultanas, raisins or chopped dates to the flour before adding the cream and lemonade.

Can I make savoury scones?

Yes. Replace the lemonade with soda water and add ingredients such as grated cheese, mashed pumpkin, herbs or cooked bacon.

Do I need a scone cutter?

No. If you don’t have a scone cutter, simply use a knife to cut the dough into pieces. This is particularly useful when travelling.

Can I make these scones while camping?

Yes, provided you have access to a suitable oven or camp oven that can reach approximately 220°C. Make sure dairy ingredients are stored safely while camping.

Why are my scones hard?

Over mixing the dough can make scones harder rather than light and fluffy. Mix the ingredients gently and only until the dough comes together.

How long do lemonade scones take to make?

The preparation time is approximately 10 minutes and the cooking time is approximately 10–15 minutes, so allow around 25 minutes in total.

How should I serve lemonade scones?

Lemonade scones are delicious served warm with jam and cream. You can also serve them with butter, honey or simply enjoy them on their own.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe makes approximately 12 scones. The number of servings will depend on how many scones each person has.

What equipment do I need to make lemonade scones?

You need a mixing bowl, mixing spoon, baking tray, baking paper and a scone cutter or knife. A rolling pin is optional.

 

 

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