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Lavender Vanilla Scones on a copper round wire rack.
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Lavender Vanilla Scones

A recipe for Lavender Vanilla Scones! These flaky cream scones are paired with dried lavender and vanilla for a floral brunch or afternoon treat.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine N/A
Keyword breakfast, brunch, cream, edible flower, flower, lavender, scone, vanilla
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 9 Scones

Ingredients

Scones:

  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12 grams) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter chilled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon (2 grams) dried lavender
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream plus extra as needed and for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Vanilla Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • Dried Lavender for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Quickly cut in the butter using a dough blender, two forks, or your fingers until blended and no pieces are larger than a pea.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dried lavender, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla bean paste.
  • Gently mix the cream mixture into the dry ingredients and knead just until the dough comes together. Add a little more cream a splash at a time only if the dough is too crumbly to hold together. It should not be sticky.
  • On a lightly floured surface, gently knead the dough just enough to make it smooth. Do not overmix.
  • Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) thick.
  • Cut the scones into 9 equal squares or into the desired size.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart.
  • Brush the tops of the scones with a thin layer of heavy cream and bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, 10-15 minutes.
  • Gently transfer the scones to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.
  • Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
  • Whisk in the milk and vanilla bean paste until a smooth glaze forms.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and immediately sprinkle with a small pinch of dried lavender, if desired.
  • Allow the glaze to set before serving. These Lavender Vanilla Scones are best the day they are baked.