British · easy · 30 min · serves 8
How to make scones vegan
Short answer
Replace butter, milk, egg wash with cold vegan block butter, soy milk + lemon, plant milk + maple. The method is unchanged and takes about 30 minutes for 8 servings.
Key takeaways
- Non-vegan parts: butter, milk, egg wash.
- Butter → Cold vegan block butter: Must be fridge cold
- Milk → Soy milk + lemon: Acid activates the rise
- Egg wash → Plant milk + maple: Same golden top
- Total time 30 min · easy · serves 8.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Butter
- Milk
- Egg wash
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | Cold vegan block butter | Must be fridge cold |
| Milk | Soy milk + lemon | Acid activates the rise |
| Egg wash | Plant milk + maple | Same golden top |
Method
- 1Rub cold vegan butter into flour, baking powder and sugar until sandy.
- 2Add soured soy milk and bring together with a knife — barely mix.
- 3Pat to 3 cm thick and cut straight down without twisting.
- 4Brush with plant milk and bake at 220°C for 12 minutes.
- 5Cool on a rack briefly and eat warm.
The one thing people get wrong
Cut straight down, never twist — twisting seals the edge and stops the rise.
Frequently asked questions
- Can scones be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace butter, milk, egg wash with cold vegan block butter, soy milk + lemon, plant milk + maple. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 30 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing scones?
- Cut straight down, never twist — twisting seals the edge and stops the rise.
- How long does vegan scones take?
- About 30 minutes for 8 servings — a easy recipe.
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