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You Only Need A Few Simple Ingredients To Make Zesty Lemon Scones
BY STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN
Whip up three-ingredient scones that'll taste like refreshing summer lemonade in pastry form using self-rising flour, lemonade or lemon-flavored soda, and heavy cream.
The lemon beverage you use must be fizzy. While the baking powder in the self-rising flour is mostly what helps the pastries rise, the drink's carbonation assists a little as well.
The carbonation is also crucial for creating a light, fluffy consistency. The lemony beverage won't overwhelm the scones with its flavor, providing light sweet and citrusy notes.
No matter what lemon soda you use, avoid sugar-free ones. Ensure your cream is cold and follow a 3:1:1 ratio for the flour, soda, and cream, mixing until combined.
Shape the resulting dough with floured hands on a floured surface. Use a specific scone cutter to make circles or simply cut the slab of dough into squares or triangles.
Toss them in the oven on a lined baking sheet at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they're golden-brown on top.