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Scones with Jam and Cream

RECIPE By PlantPlate
It's finally here! Our healthy plant-based version of traditional English scones uses 100% wholemeal flour, and no butter or oil. Topped with sweet fruit jam and a delicious dairy-free vanilla 'cream', it's the perfect treat to have alongside your afternoon cuppa.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: Makes 8-10 Scones

Notes:

You will need 1 cup of 'aqua faba' for this recipe. Aqua Faba is the liquid from canned or jarred chickpeas. You will need 2 x 400g (14 oz.) cans of no-salt added chickpeas for this recipe. Drain the liquid out into a bowl, then measure out one cup to use. You can rinse the chickpeas and use them in another recipe, such as this Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus.

It is really important to work the dough very gently when making scones. The wet ingredients and the flour should only just be combined to form a soft dough- you don't need to knead it or work it at all.

If you don't have a traditional scone cutter, you can use a small round cookie cutter to cut the dough instead. One that is 6-8cm in diameter would be ideal.

If you would like to make these a low-fat treat, simply serve the scones with red fruit jam, and omit the Vanilla Creme.

Ingredients:

For the Scones:

  • 1 cup aqua faba (see note above)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 cups wholemeal flour
  • 2.5 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

To Serve:

  • Red fruit jam (made from 100% fruits, if possible)
  • Vanilla Creme 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Prepare the Vanilla Creme and refrigerate until serving time.
  3. Prepare the scones. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the aqua faba and the applesauce. Add the remaining ingredients, then gently bring the dough together using a fork. It is very important not to overmix the dough, as this will result in tough, chewy scones. Once a soft dough is formed, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. (If the dough seems too wet or sticky, add a bit more flour and gently work it in to the dough.)
  4. Press the dough out into a round approximately 3cm / 1 inch thick. Using a scone cutter, cut rounds of the dough out, and place them on the baking tray. (The scones should be arranged in the centre of the tray and should be touching one another. This helps prevent them from drying out.) Re-form any excess dough trimmings into a 2-3 cm round, and continue cutting out scones until there is no dough left.
  5. Bake the scones for 13-15 minutes until risen and golden brown on top. To test whether they are done, tap on the top of a scone. If it sounds hollow, then they're ready! Remove the tray from the oven, and cover the scones with a clean, dry towel. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving with jam and Vanilla Creme.

Scones are best eaten on the day that they are made.