Lavender Scones

Lavender scones are buttery and sweet with a delicate floral flavor and a touch of lemon. Embrace your Bridgerton era with these light, fragrant scones - perfect for tea time or brunch!

Course Quick Bread

Cuisine Great Britian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 15

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 271kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

3 ½ cups flour White Lily preferred, may use self-rising flour
2 tablespoons baking powder omit if using self rising flour
2 teaspoons culinary lavender buds
10 tablespoons butter frozen
½ cup sugar
pinch salt omit if using self rising flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 ⅓ cup whole milk
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400F
Grease a baking sheet.
Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, lemon zest, and sugar in a large bowl.
Use a box grater to grate the frozen butter into the dry ingredients. Stir gently to cover the butter with flour.
Add the milk and lavender. Gently mix to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto a floured surface.
Pat dough (gently!) out to ¾ inch thickness.
Cut into rounds with a cutter or into wedges with a knife.
Place the scones on the greased baking sheet.
Mix the egg yolk and water and brush on the tops of the scones.
Sprinkle with some sugar crystals, if desired.
Let stand for 15- 20 minutes. If the kitchen is hot put them in the fridge during this time.
Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Notes

Storage:

Put scones in an airtight container and they'll be fine for a couple of days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips:

Remember to look for "food-grade" or "culinary" lavender buds. If your local grocery stores don't carry them, try a specialty shop like Whole Foods, or head online to order. Amazon carries it.

The secret to fluffy scones is simple: don't overwork the dough! It won't look like a smooth bread dough but will be more of a crumbly mixture. As long as it holds together, you're good to go.

Keep your cold ingredients, well, cold! In fact, I freeze them (especially the butter) before getting started, so nothing warms up.

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