Lavender Scones
Lavender is the star ingredient in these tender, buttery scones, which are perfect for brunch.
Servings 8 Scones
Calories 214kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup sugar plus one tablespoon
- 3 tablespoon fresh lavender buds, divided or 2 teaspoon dried lavender buds
- 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup cold butter cut into small cubes
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons of lavender buds, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Using a pastry blender, combine butter with dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir the lemon juice and vanilla into the milk.
- Add milk to dry ingredients and combine.
- In a small bowl, mix one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of lavender buds.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead quickly until dough takes shape.
- Pat dough into a rectangle shape.
- Cut the rectangle lengthwise and then each rectangle in half. Cut each piece diagonally in half so that you end up with eight triangles.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the scones with the lavender sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 272mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1.3mg
