Gluten-Free Cassava Drop Scones Recipe
Make these easy gluten-free cassava drop scones with cassava flour, maize meal, eggs, and a few pantry ingredients. Mix, scoop, and fry on the stovetop for a simple homemade breakfast or snack. Watch the full preparation in my YouTube countryside kitchen vlog, linked at the end of this recipe card.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or mixing spoon
- frying pan
- Spatula
- Ladle or serving spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 1 cup maize meal
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk adjusting as needed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Additional vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, add the cassava flour, maize meal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add the eggs and milk. Crack the eggs into the dry mixture, add the milk, and mix well until you have a thick, scoopable batter.
- Adjust the consistency. Add a little more milk if necessary, a small amount at a time. The batter should be thick enough to scoop into the pan without spreading excessively.
- Heat the pan. Place a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a little vegetable oil.
- Fry the drop scones. Scoop portions of batter into the pan, leaving some space between them. Cook until the undersides are golden and the tops begin to set.
- Flip and finish cooking. Turn the drop scones over and cook the other side until golden and cooked through. Keep the heat moderate so the outsides do not brown too quickly before the centres cook.
- Repeat. Continue with the remaining batter, adding a little more oil to the pan as needed.
- Serve. Enjoy the drop scones warm for breakfast or as a snack.
Video
Notes
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Milk: The amount needed may vary depending on the absorbency and texture of your flours. Add it gradually.
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Maize meal: A finer maize meal will generally give a smoother texture than a coarse one.
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Heat: Cook over moderate to low heat to help the centres cook through.
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Gluten-free ingredients: Cassava flour and plain maize meal are naturally gluten-free, but check packaging and possible cross-contamination if preparing food for someone who must strictly avoid gluten.