Scones topped with a generous dollop of jam and cream is a quintessentially British dessert that has long been a firm favourite.
While they’re often enjoyed as part of an afternoon tea or cream tea, you don’t have to venture out to a little cafe or coffee shop just to enjoy one as it’s very easy to whip up your own batch to enjoy at home. Baking can sometimes be daunting as it is a bit of a science and requires the exact quantity of ingredients, oven temperatures and bake time to get the desired result, so it can often go wrong. But there is something satisfying about baking something for yourself and scones is a relatively easy place to start – particularly this recipe which only requires three ingredients.
According to food recipe website Taste.com.au, the secret to baking a deliciously light and fluffy scone is adding prosecco to your mixture.
When prosecco is added to a cake mixture this helps to create a lighter, more porous texture as the carbon dioxide from the bubbles acts as a leavening agent, in a similar way to yeast or baking powder. It can also give your scones a slight fruity, floral flavour for a slight twist on the classic recipe.
This recipe recommends adding 180ml of prosecco to your scone mixture, which is simply 450g of self-raising flour mixed with 180ml of thickened cream.
When making the mixture it’s important not to overwork the dough, as too much handling can cause it to become dense when baked. To help avoid this, mix your dough slowly and add the cream a bit at a time so the dough doesn’t become too wet.
Taste.com.au explains: “These 3-ingredient scones are made with prosecco, flour and cream. That’s it! They’re a fun twist on the classic scone and make a great addition to a high tea spread. Best served with the leftover prosecco, of course.
“As always, the trick to tender scones is to handle the dough as little as possible. Cut the scones out as close together as you can, and just pile any scraps together to cut out more – don’t knead the dough. Try to cut the rounds as close together as possible – the less re-rolling of offcuts, the better your dough will be
“Key ingredients in our new favourite scone recipe – self-raising flour: this ingredient helps your scones to rise, as well as ensuring they’re light, fluffy, and moreish!
“Thickened cream: by adding the cream and prosecco at the same time, the batter aerates, whilst still maintaining that signature scone texture. Prosecco: Thanks to the bubbles from the prosecco, these scones are so incredibly light and fluffy.”