This is a South African soft inkomazi scone recipe that is delicious and makes soft amasi dikuku. Perfect for when you feel like making a comforting treat that reminds you of home. You will love this amasi scone recipe, it is super easy to follow and requires ingredients like flour, eggs and amasi which are ingredients that are common in many South African homes.

This soft inkomazi scone recipe is a South African favourite, locally known or referred to as dikuku. Amasi scones play a big role in South African functions such as weddings, funerals and family get-togethers. 

 The main difference between my self-raising flour scone recipe and this soft inkomazi scone recipe is that one uses self-raising flour along with buttermilk and this one uses inkomazi and normal cake wheat flour.

salted vs unsalted butter for the  soft inkomazi scone recipe?

A general rule of thumb for baking is to always use unsalted butter. This is due to the fact that different butter brands contain different amounts of salt, putting the baker at a disadvantage. It is better to add salt than to over-salt.

In a smaller mixing bowl add in your wet ingredients: eggs, inkomazi, vanilla essence and brown sugar. Mix together and set aside.

 Baker tip: A good substitute for inkomazi would be buttermilk.

 Fold your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients gently, making sure that you do not overmix.  A wooden spoon is the best tool to use when folding soft inkomazi scone dough. Once that is done refrigerate your dough for 30 minutes.

Benefits of refrigerating scone dough before baking:

The hot and cold air contrast in the oven allows the scone to beautifully puff up into a light and soft scone once baked.

Ingredient Substitutes for soft inkomazi scones: 

• Inkomazi – same part buttermilk
• Unsalted butter- same part baking margarine
• Cake wheat flour- same part self-raising flour (including 1/2 tsp of baking powder)

 Different scone variations:

How to make Choc chip scones:

To make choc chip scones add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to your batter and mix well. Do this before the refrigerating process and continue with the recipe instructions.

How to make blueberry scones :

Add a cup of fresh washed blueberries to your batter and mix well before the refrigerating process. If you have frozen blueberries, allow them to thaw first then add the blueberries to your batter and mx well.

How to make soft and fluffy almond scones:

Add 1/2 tsp of almond extract to your wet ingredients and follow the normal recipe. After shaping and placing your nine equal parts of dough onto your baking tray, top your scones with almond flakes.

Do scones freeze well:

Yes!  If you are planning on making make-ahead scones, all you need to do is freeze the dough in a zip lock bag and bake the scones within a months time.

Baking prep: 

Allow the dough to thaw fully then spread the dough out into a round circle that’s about 3 centimetres thick. Using a circle cutter, make nine equal parts of dough. Place your scones evenly onto a floured baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until the scone is fully cooked and has a golden colour on top. This method is perfect for meal planning and when you would like to host without a hassle.