Celebrate the Royal Wedding before it’s scone

People all over the UK and the rest of the world are looking forward to not one but two royal weddings this year. To celebrate Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle on 19 May, we will be releasing some recipes for anyone who wants to have afternoon tea parties or royal wedding themed lunches during May.

The first, non-essential but quintessentially British recipe we will be sharing is for scones. These can be served with coconut cream, jam and tea for a cream tea, or as an addition to a full afternoon tea with cakes, pastries and sandwiches.

Basic vegan scone recipe

Ingredients

500g self-raising flour

2 pinches salt

100g Stork baking block

200ml soya milk

100g caster sugar

Optional: 

• Raisins, sultanas or glacé cherries
• OR for an American twist add chocolate chips or blueberries

To serve:

• Dairy-free 'cream' from the chilled section in a Kosher store – beaten until fluffy
• OR whipped coconut cream/Soyatoo® squirty or whipped cream
• Raspberry or strawberry jam

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease trays or tins and line with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, salt and margarine and rub together with clean fingers or a food processor until resembling breadcrumbs.
3. Stir in sugar.
4. Gradually add the soya milk. When it becomes a dough, stir in the fruit, if using.
5. Roll and divide into balls. Place on greased and lined tray.
6. Brush with soya milk.
7. Bake until golden (10–15 mins).
8. Cool.
9. Serve with cream and jam.

We hope that you enjoy this scone recipe whether you are using it at home, at a lunch club, or catering at a care home or day centre. We will be sharing more tips and tricks for the perfect royal wedding celebration over the next few months.