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Fluffy Lemon Lavender Scones with Honey Butter Glaze

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Tender, fluffy scones infused with bright lemon zest and fragrant dried lavender, topped with a creamy honey butter glaze. Perfect for a comforting brunch or a special morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds, finely crushed
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the honey butter glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, crushed lavender buds, and lemon zest.
  3. Add cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined; dough should be sticky and shaggy.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch (18 cm) circle about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick.
  7. Cut the circle into 8 wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
  8. Place wedges on prepared baking sheet spaced a couple of inches apart and brush tops lightly with heavy cream.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until scones are puffed, golden, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. While baking, whisk together melted butter, honey, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth to make the glaze.
  11. Cool scones on a rack for 5 minutes, then spoon honey butter glaze over warm scones so it soaks in.
  12. Serve warm, ideally with tea or coffee.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky texture. Do not overmix dough to avoid dense scones. Use culinary grade dried lavender finely crushed to prevent bitterness. Brush tops with cream before baking for golden crust. Apply glaze when scones are warm for best absorption. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use plant-based butter. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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