3 ingredient scones (or lemonade scones) are the simplest, lightest, fluffiest scones you'll ever make. If you've never made scones before or have a scone craving and need them fast then this is the recipe for you.
If you're after something a little different then Flos Pumpkin Scones might be the recipe for you. Both go perfectly with our No Pectin Mulberry Jam or Thermomix Strawberry Jam or even Traditional Cumquat Jam.
Quick look at 3 Ingredient Lemonade Scones
- ⏲️ Ready in 35 mins.
- 🛒 Ingredients: Just 3!
- 🍽️ Makes: 12-16 scones.
- 🧑🍳 Difficulty: Easy - kid-friendly recipe.
Until trying this 3 ingredient scone recipe years ago, I'd actually been a little afraid to make scones.
My first attempt, about 7 years before resulted in horrible lumps that could be better used as paperweights than afternoon tea.
It put me off for a long time.
My fussy eating didn't really help my scone-making either. Growing up I wasn't a fan of jam or cream. Yep total weirdo.
When I saw you could make scones with just 3 ingredients I had to try them again.
WOW. These are probably the best scones I've ever made.
Why make this 3 Ingredient Scone Recipe?
- QUICK - they are so incredibly quick to make. You just throw in the 3 ingredients, mix, shape, bake and enjoy.
- SIMPLE - you don't need any special skills or equipment - just a bowl, spoon & something to cut the scones out with.
- DELICIOUS - they're so soft and fluffy, almost melt-in-your-mouth.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Self-raising flour - if you don't have self-raising flour, here's how to make self-raising flour at home.
- Cream - full fat pure cream (not thickened)
- Lemonade - 7-Up or Sprite or similar not the homemade variety. We used Burleigh drinks Co.
How to make 3 ingredient scones
Step 1 - Throw all three ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 2 - The dough will be quite shaggy and rough but once everything is just combined it's ready. Don't overmix.
Step 3 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, sprinkle with flour and flour your hands.
Step 4 - Gently pat the dough together. Keep patting and form it into a disc about 3cm thick.
Step 5 - Cut the scones out with a cookie cutter and place on a lined baking tray so they're touching.
Make sure to just press the cookie cutter and not twist it. If you'd to see a video of how to cut scones so they rise beautifully, have a look at my classic pumpkin scone recipe. You can gently pat the off-cuts together to use them up.
Step 6 - Bake them at 190C fan-forced for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Serving & Storage
Our favourite way to serve scones is with jam (our simple mulberry jam recipe is perfect) and freshly-whipped cream.
Alternatively they're delicious with fresh passionfruit curd (or even mango curd).
I also had one the next day with honey and it was scrumptious too.
If you're going to reheat lemonade scones, they're best done in the oven. Just sprinkle with a little water, wrap in a little aluminium foil & heat at 100C for 5-10 minutes.
You might also enjoy my pumpkin scone CWA recipe.
Recipe
Lemonade scones
Ingredients
- 3 cups of self-raising flour
- 1 cup lemonade Sprite, 7-UP not traditional lemonade
- 1 cup pure cream 35% fat
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 190C (374F) fan-forced.
- Gently mix the three ingredients in a large bowl until it just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and flour your hands. Gently pat the dough together and then flatten it gently into a disc.
- Use cookie cutters (or a floured glass) to cut out the scone rounds and place them on a lined baking tray so they are almost touching.
- You can press the off-cuts together to make a few more scones.
- Bake the scones for 20 minutes or until they turn golden.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
- Serve scones with whipped cream and jam.
Claire Cameron says
Soft, fluffy and delicious every time. A crazy simple recipe for perfect scones.
Celia says
So glad you liked these, Claire! I've never managed to make scones successfully the other way, and these are so much easier! :)
My sister makes a savoury version, and adds all sorts of fillings to the dough - smoked salmon, cheese, chives etc. Works a treat!
Claire says
That's going to be my next attempt - adding flavours. Thanks for the recipe!