The secret ingredient to these light and fluffy scones? Soda water! This quick, easy and version of scones will become a new family favourite.

• Prep 15m
• Cook 15m
• Makes 12

Recipe by Taste Australia

Ingredients​

• 450g (3 cups) self-raising flour
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 180ml (3/4 cup) pouring cream
• 180ml (3/4 cup) soda water
• extra pouring cream, to brush
• Strawberry jam, to serve
• Whipped cream, to serve

Method​

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 220°C /200°C fan forced and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
• Step 2
  Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add the cream and soda water. Use a flat-bladed knife to mix until just combined. Gather the dough together and transfer to a lightly floured benchtop. Gently knead until just smooth. Press out to 2cm thick disc.
• Step 3
  Use a 6cm round cutter to cut 12 rounds from the dough. Cut as close together as possible – the less re-rolling of offcuts the better.
• Step 4
  Place the scones, just touching, on the prepared tray and brush the tops lightly with extra cream. Bake for 15 minutes until risen and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Step 5
  Serve the scones with jam and cream

 

[Wombat2u2004]

Yes, I know what the soda water does, it makes the finished scone light and fluffy.
I make my own potato scallops with a batter of soda water, baking soda and self-raising flour. It ends up coating the potato slices like tempura.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Yes, I know what the soda water does, it makes the finished scone light and fluffy.
I make my own potato scallops with a batter of soda water, baking soda and self-raising flour. It ends up coating the potato slices like tempura.

I make a very similar potato scallop which I cook twice. I would make them for my kids for when they got home on a cold day.
Omg I feel like something now.

I sometimes use it also in fish batter but mostly use beer for fish