Whether you like them savoury or sweet, there are many scone recipes online to follow. However, this recipe from Tesco has several five-star ratings thanks to the scones’ creamy taste and texture, which can be attributed to one unusual ingredient — cream soda. The recipe notes said: “These air fryer scones have a secret ingredient that’ll get everyone talking.
“Creamy yet light in texture, sweet with a hint of vanilla, these could become your go-to scone recipe for cream teas. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can always bake them in the oven.” They’re super easy to make, and cost just 18p per serving.
How to make air fryer scones
Ingredients:
350g self-raising flour
One tablespoon of baking powder
60g caster sugar
120ml double cream
120ml cream soda
One egg, beaten
Clotted cream, to serve
Jam, to serve
Method:
Start by heating the air fryer to 180°C. Mix the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl, then make a well in the centre. Pour in the double cream and cream soda and mix with a wooden spoon until it comes together. Briefly knead the dough and shape it into a round.
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 2cm thick, then cut out as many circles as you can using a round 6cm cutter. Re-roll the remaining dough, then cut out more circles until you have 10 scones.
Lightly brush the tops with the beaten egg, and then air fry for just 12 minutes. If your air fryer is small, you may need to do this in batches.
Leave to cool on a wire rack before serving warm with clotted cream and jam. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the scones at 200C or 180C Fan for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden on top.