Lemon Scones

Submitted by mandabears

"Easy way of achieving delicious lemon flavored scones. Use 7-up, Sprite or Sierra Mist."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 12 scones

ingredients

• 3 cups self rising flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Sprite
• flour, for dusting
• jam, and whipped cream for serving

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a cookie sheet, I use Bakers Joy.
3. Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Mix lightly until combined.
5. Scrape dough onto a floured surface.
6. Knead lightly and shape into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
7. Cut into 2 inch circles. I use a drinking glass dipped into flour.
8. Place about 1 inch apart onto cookie sheet.
9. Dust tops lightly with flour.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is light brown.
11. Serve with whipped cream and jam.
12. You can add raisins, craisins or fruit bits to the dough.