Lavender Scones Recipe

Either tea time or brunch time, these fantastic melt in your mouth Lavender Scones will excite your family or friends.

Lavender is an incredibly versatile herb for cooking.  In today’s upscale restaurants, fresh edible flowers, such as lavender, are making a comeback as enhancements to both the flavor and appearance of food.  Learn about Edible Flowers and how to make these Lavender Scones.

Lavender scones

Lavender Scones recipe by Ellen Easton 2020 – All Rights Reserved.  Check out more of Ellen Easton’s Tea Travels™ articles and recipes.

Lavender Scones Recipe:
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
37 mins
 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Keyword: Lavender Scones Recipe
Servings: 12 scones
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder 
  • 4 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lavender or 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, coarsely chopped*
  • 2/3 cup milk, (plus extra for glaze)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Lightly spray a large baking sheet with vegetable-oil cooking spray.

  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.  With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until particles are the size of small peas or fine bread crumbs.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and Lavender.  NOTE: Save a small amount of lavender to sprinkle on top of the scones before baking.  Stir the sugar/lavender mixture into the flour mixture.  Add enough milk to make a soft, sticky dough.

  4. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface.  Cut dough into 1-inch thick rounds with a cookie cutter.

  5. Note:  Scones can be cut into any shape you desire.  Use a drinking glass to make circles, or cut into squares or wedges with a knife.  Dip the edges of the cutter in flour to prevent the dough from sticking.  Do not pat the edges of the scone down; instead leave the cuts as sharp as possible to allow the scones to rise in layers.

  6. Place scones on the prepared baking sheet.  Brush the top of each scone with a dash of milk and sprinkle with the reserved lavender and sugar.

  7. Bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and let cool.

  8. Serve with Rose Petal Jam and Devonshire Cream.

  9. Makes 12 scones.

Recipe Notes

* Learn all about Culinary Lavender and how to use it in cooking.

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Comments and Reviews

4 Responses to “Lavender Scones Recipe”

  1. Martha Sakry

    I love the lavender scones recipe. Easy and delicious on a spring day !

    Reply
  2. Mila

    What’s the width of the dough?

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    • Whats Cooking America

      The dough should be 1 inch thick before cutting. You can use biscuit cutters for the shape or cut about 2-2 1/2 inches wide.

      Reply
  3. MIla

    Thank you!

    Reply

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