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British Scones (Vegan | Dairy-Free)

Easy Vegan British Scones

These quick and easy vegan British scones are dairy-free, egg-free, and budget-friendly—yet every bit as delicious as the classic version! Perfect for cream teas, elevenses and as an afternoon treat!
Hands on time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Afternoon Tea, Celebrations, Elevenses, Treat
Cuisine English
Servings 9

Ingredients
 

  • 300 ml / 1¼ cups soya milk
  • 10 ml / 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 270 g / 2 cups plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 270 g / 2 cups fine wholemeal (whole wheat pastry) flour or chapatti flour or sub with more plain flour
  • 18 g / 4 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 90 g / 6 TBSP chilled vegan butter or dairy-free spread (I use Flora Buttery or Vitalite)
  • 36 g / 3 TBSP golden caster (unrefined cane) sugar
  • A little extra soya milk for glazing

Filling Ideas

  • Vegan buttery spread
  • Strawberry jam or fruit spread (we love St Dalfour)
  • Coconut Whipped Cream*

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) / 425°F. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • In a jug, whisk the soya milk and vinegar together. Set aside while you prepare the dry ingredients.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, and salt. Rub in the vegan butter/dairy-free spread using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the sugar.
  • Make a well in the centre and pour in three-quarters of the milk mixture. Gently stir with a spoon to combine. Add the remaining liquid a little at a time, using your hands to bring the mixture together into a soft, slightly sticky dough. (Depending on the type of flour you use, you may not need all the liquid). Do not overwork the mixture, as this will result in heavy scones.
  • Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on top and gently roll out to a thickness of around 2.5cm - 3cm / 1 inch - 1⅓ inches.
  • Using a 7.5cm / 3 inch metal pastry cutter, cut out rounds. Swiftly press straight down and lift—don’t twist! Place the scones onto the prepared tray.
  • Re-roll the scraps as needed, handling the dough as little as possible.
  • Brush the tops with a little soya milk, for a golden glaze.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Leave to cool slightly, before serving.

Notes

Serving & Storage
These scones are best enjoyed fresh, but they’ll keep in an airtight container for a couple of days. They also freeze really well. I like to keep a stash in an airtight freezer bag, ready for whenever a scone craving hits!
* My easy Coconut Whipped Cream recipe can be found here.
Keyword Dairy-Free, English Scones, Vegan, Vegan Afternoon Tea, Vegan Baking, Vegan Cream Tea, Vegan Scones
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