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3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

Posted Aug 09, 2015 | Updated Jul 30, 2019 by Helen | 73 Comments |

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Your in-laws/friends/neighbours/new boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s parents are dropping in at short notice. What do you do? Frantically grab some flour, lemon soda and cream (yes, JUST flour, lemon soda & cream) and magically whip up these light and fluffy scones in just 20 minutes, that’s what … and then hey presto they think you’re a baking whizz and love you forever.

3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

Now I can imagine what you’re thinking. “Scones made with only 3 ingredients? Seriously? OK, maybe, but they must taste pretty average …”.

I can forgive you because I must admit I’d probably think the same if I were you. I love simple no-fuss recipes, as you’ve probably gathered by now if you’re a regular here, but surely this sort of thing takes ‘quick and easy’ to just plain lazy. Scones are pretty easy to make anyway, aren’t they, so why bother making them even easier?

Well, I guess I have a bit of a confession to make then. I find rubbing the butter into scones or pastry and then wrestling with all the gunky ‘bits’ trying to gather them into a neat ball of dough pretty tiresome at the best of times and so usually avoid it like the plague. Yup, me and store-bought ready-make pastry are pretty good friends.

So the wonderful thing about these scones made with lemon soda (that’s plain old lemonade in the UK!) and cream is that you DON’T HAVE TO DO THAT. Just whisk the lemon soda and cream together, dump it into some self-raising flour, stir around a bit then gather it into said dough ball. You still have to do the loathsome gathering, but I promise you that it’s really easy. I literally had my ball of dough all ready to squash down and cut scone-shapes out of within about 5 minutes of getting my ingredients out. Less than 15  minutes later I had perfect looking scones fresh out of the oven and ready to have jam and cream smeared all over them.

And they aren’t ‘average’ in any way. They’re light and fluffy and delicious (in my humble opinion as always).

3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

I’d been meaning to make these scones for a couple of weeks now ever since Mr. Scrummy came home clutching a gorgeous little pot of home-made strawberry jam that a colleague had given him, but I had almost decided not to post the recipe assuming that it was one that everyone already knew.

Well, maybe you have seen this simple lemon soda scone recipe before, but  if so hopefully this post is a good reminder to give them another go some time soon. I think they’re so clever! Obviously the cream combined with the lemon soda substitutes nicely for the usual butter, milk and sugar you put in plain scones.

Oh, and they don’t taste of lemon, just in case you were wondering – at least if you use the bargain basement cheapest of the cheap clear lemonade you can get here in the UK like I did. For the ‘cream-slathering’ I also used something called Cornish clotted cream which is far too rich for me but which it seems everyone else in the UK would kill for, so try it if you ever get a chance!

3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

Easily ‘jazz up’ these scones by adding dried fruit, chopped dates and walnuts, cheese … whatever you can think of that you like in a scone, really.

I reckon this recipe definitely has potential to become an ‘old trusty’ that you will pull out again and again. Give it a go and let me know if you agree!

Update: I just found out that it is International Scone Week this week … how weird is that? And how appropriate! The lovely Tandy over at Lavender and Lime is hosting a ‘scone link party’ this week so I’ve decided to link up to that. Hope you hop on over to Tandy’s blog and check out all the lovely scone recipes!

http://tandysinclair.com/international-scone-week-2015/

3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

Who can resist freshly baked scones straight out of the oven slathered in good quality jam and cream? These can be made with only 3 ingredients - seriously, just flour, lemon soda (lemonade in the UK) and cream - in just 20 minutes. Just delicious!
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Prep Time 12 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Cuisine English
Servings (click to change) 4 (makes 8 scones)
Author Helen

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

cups/ounces - grams/ml
  • 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
  • 2/3 cup lemon soda lemonade in the UK! If you're in the US, Sprite would work!
  • 2/3 cup double cream heavy cream

to serve

  • strawberry jam and whipped cream
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Instructions
 

  • Line a baking tray with baking paper and pre-heat the oven to 220C/430F.
  • Sift the flour into a large bowl.
  • Stir the lemonade and cream together, then pour into the flour. Gently fold everything together until just combined, then bring dough together into a ball (it will be soft and a bit sticky).
  • Pat dough down onto a lightly floured surface so that it’s about 3 or 4 cm thick, then use a smallish pastry cutter to cut out rounds (keep gathering the dough back up and patting it down again.You should get around 8 scones).
  • Place the scones on the baking tray so that they’re just touching, brush the tops with a little milk if you like (totally optional) then bake for around 12 to 15 minutes until nicely risen and lightly golden on top.

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted from Allrecipes.com
To make cheese scones, add 100 grams/3.5 ounces cheese to the flour before adding the lemonade/cream, then sprinkle another 50 grams/1.75 ounces on top before baking.
For fruit scones, add about 75 grams/2.5 ounces dried fruit to the flour before adding the lemonade/cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.4mg
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3-ingredient strawberries and cream ‘magic’ scones

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    13 Aug 15 at 2:00 pm

    I don’t mind mixing butter into flour BUT I am always up for a good scone. Especially when slathered with strawberries and cream.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      13 Aug 15 at 7:06 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  2. Bam's Kitchen says

    13 Aug 15 at 1:13 am

    Helen, I can just tell from ingredient list and gorgeous photos that these 3 ingredients put together are so rich and delicious and moist. Get the kettle going I will be right over!! Just pinned my friend!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      13 Aug 15 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you so much, Dear Bam! Quick … kettle is on!!

      Reply
  3. cheri says

    12 Aug 15 at 10:44 pm

    Hi Helen, these are amazing,3 ingredients that is my kind of recipe. your timing is perfect. If you want to pop over to Tandy’s site Lavendar and Lime and link up for international scone week you can, she would love it.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      13 Aug 15 at 7:13 pm

      Yeah, I was amazed when you said it was scone week!! Will definitely pop over to Tandy’s site – I’ve visited it before – and link up if I’m not too late! Thanks, Cheri! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    12 Aug 15 at 7:59 pm

    Wow I can’t believe these scones are only three ingredients! These look fantastic, Helen! Love the flavor!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      12 Aug 15 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks, Gayle! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    12 Aug 15 at 4:24 pm

    Helen – I must live under a rock (with a huge yard) because, I had never heard of this recipe before! 3 ingredient scones?!?!?! I am flabbergasted and overjoyed all at the same time!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      12 Aug 15 at 8:42 pm

      Tee hee … I’m actually really happy you’ve never heard of these before as I thought maybe I was telling people something they new YEARS ago! Really glad you like the look of the recipe, Shashi! (and don’t worry, I live under a rock in a huge yard too sometimes!)

      Reply
  6. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    12 Aug 15 at 12:27 pm

    We love this scone recipe-as you say it’s so easy. A friend told me that in some areas of Australia they make it using Fanta and Coke! 😮

    Reply
    • Helen says

      12 Aug 15 at 8:42 pm

      Oh wow … so now I’ve got to try the Fanta and Coke version!! Not sure about having brown scones, though … 😉

      Reply
  7. gina says

    11 Aug 15 at 7:34 pm

    Sounds amazing! Does anyone know if this would work with Sprite(The lemon-lime soda in the US)?

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Gina! My guess is that it would work perfectly with Sprite! The lemonade I used here in the UK is exactly like Sprite – clear and fizzy. In fact I’ll update the recipe and suggest it! Thanks so much for the idea!

      Reply
  8. felicia | Dish by Dish says

    11 Aug 15 at 6:00 pm

    Hi Helen!! I found your blog via your comment on Nagi’s! this scone recipe cannot be simpler! Great one to keep in mind for when guests unexpectedly pop up and still good enough to impress! 🙂

    Cheers from Buenos Aires!
    felicia

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:20 pm

      Hello Felicia! So lovely of you to pop by and leave a comment – I don’t think I’ve ever had a visitor from Buenos Aires before! 😉
      I’m really happy you like the scones, too! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    11 Aug 15 at 5:54 pm

    I love this! 🙂 I love making Scones! I used to make it with self raising flour, but switched over to AP flour and using a raising agent in the last few years! I should get back to using self raising flour again!
    There’s nothing quite like a beautiful scone with Strawberries and cream (Or clotted cream!!!) YUM!! (I might have to make a batch today… actually yes, I’m going to make a batch today! 😀

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Dini! I’m so happy you like these and are going to try them … yippeee! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    11 Aug 15 at 1:05 am

    As far as I am concerned this is the only recipe for scones!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:22 pm

      Great, isn’t it? Glad you like them, Rachel!

      Reply
  11. mira says

    10 Aug 15 at 11:45 pm

    These look gorgeous! And I love the pictures! Never made scones, because I always thought they take time, but this recipe is super simple and I’ll be trying it soon!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:22 pm

      Hi Mira! Thank you for the compliments and I really hope you do try these soon. 🙂

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    10 Aug 15 at 9:51 pm

    OMG OMG!! Screeching with excitment here – I DO THIS!!! Aren’t they AWESOME??!! I swear, I made a batch using this method and the traditional and NO ONE knew the difference!! I LOVE YOUR BLOG! Pinning sharing shout out about this genius recipe!!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:24 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Nagi! Actually, I first tried this recipe when I was in Australia … I think a friend there told me about it. You sooo can’t tell the difference, though, can you? In fact, I think these are much lighter and fluffier than many other scones I’ve had. I love them!

      Reply
  13. Anne says

    10 Aug 15 at 7:32 pm

    This is brilliant!!! I would have never thought that you could use lemon soda in scones to make them so light and fluffy!!!! Amazing!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Anne! Really hope you give these a go some time!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    10 Aug 15 at 5:07 pm

    They look amazing, what a brilliantly easy recipe. I have to try this because now I’m craving scones and clotted cream 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:29 pm

      Oh yes, sorry Janette! I should have known that the mention of clotted cream would make you miss it!

      Reply
  15. Samina @ The Cupcake Confession says

    10 Aug 15 at 4:15 pm

    I LOVEEEEE scones, Helen and now my love for them has increased tenfold (wait, let’s make it hundredfold) thanks to these beauties! 3 ingredients only? Rest assured, I’ll be making these every other day now!!!! <3

    Reply
    • Helen says

      10 Aug 15 at 4:49 pm

      Hi, Samina! How are you?? I really hope you do give these lovely scones a go! Let me know how you get on 🙂

      Reply
  16. mila furman says

    10 Aug 15 at 4:07 pm

    Helen…WHAT!!! Are you kidding me? This looks FABULOUS!!! I am so impressed!!! 3 ingredients! I am SOOO making these tonight 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      10 Aug 15 at 4:50 pm

      So happy you’re impressed and want to make these, Mila! Let me know what you think … just remember to smother them in jam and cream! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    10 Aug 15 at 3:43 pm

    Another great recipe, Helen! These scones look amazing – I cannot believe they’re made with just 3 ingredients – they look so fluffy and light! Definitely going to be trying these out, I’ve been wanting to make scones for ages now! 😀

    Reply
    • Helen says

      10 Aug 15 at 4:51 pm

      Oh, please do, Jess! They work so well and are so light and fluffy. Make sure you eat them warm out of the oven and with lots of clotted cream!

      Reply
  18. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    10 Aug 15 at 1:57 pm

    Wow – that is amazing that these are so easy to make. We have family coming at the weekend, so I have to make this!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      10 Aug 15 at 4:51 pm

      Really hope you do, Dannii! Let me know what you think! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    10 Aug 15 at 7:03 pm

    LOVE these ‘magic’ scones! Scones were always such a treat when we were little. Though my mom would make them on a rare occasion (probably because they took a bit a time), I’ll have to send her this 3 ingredient recipe! Such a wonderful post, Helen! And that homemade jam looks amazing too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      11 Aug 15 at 9:28 pm

      Oh, I’m so happy you want to send this recipe to your mom, Kathleen (blush blush). 🙂

      Reply
  20. Chrissy says

    10 Aug 15 at 2:18 am

    I can’t believe this exists- I can’t wait to make them! Is lemonade in the UK fizzy? I feel like I remember that from my Pimms’ cup and I think I have just the thing!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      10 Aug 15 at 4:52 pm

      Hi, Chrissy! I know, amazing, aren’t they? Yes, lemonade over here is fizzy. I was hoping that you Americans would understand my translation: lemon soda! 🙂

      Reply
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