Spoil a loved one by treating them to these deliciously light and fluffy scones - we made them plain, however you could switch up the recipe by adding some dried fruit, cherries or even vegan cheese ... perfect for an Afternoon Tea!

 

Ingredients. Makes 8 scones

  • 375g self raising flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 112g vegan butter
  • 4 tbsp caster sugar 
  • 180ml soy milk (plus more for brushing the tops)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

 

Method.

  1. Preheat oven to 220c
  2. Sift the flour innate a mixing bowl, add salt and baking powder
  3. Add the vegan butter and rub in with your fingers until the mix is crumbly
  4. Add the caster sugar
  5. Add the soy milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix with a spoon
  6. Flour your work surface. Move the mix out of the bowl and roll with your hands into a big ball. Add more flour if necessary if the mix is still sticky
  7. Flatten it out evenly so there is space to cut your scones
  8. Dip your cutter into flour and then cut out your scones, place them on the parchment lined baking tray
  9. Roll the remaining dough so you can cut more scones out, then repeat, the mix should make around 8 scones.
  10. Brush the tops of the scones with soy milk
  11. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins until golden on top

 

Serve with your favourite flavoured jam and a smooth coconut cream... you decide which one goes on first!!