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Fluffy Lavender Honey Lemon Scones

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Light, fluffy scones with a tender crumb, infused with delicate lavender, bright lemon zest, and subtle honey sweetness, perfect for brunch or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 large egg, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Clotted cream for serving (or thick whipped cream/mascarpone as substitute)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and dried lavender until evenly distributed.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, honey, lemon zest, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough. Pat into a 7-inch (18cm) round disk about 1-inch (2.5cm) thick.
  7. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Brush the tops with extra heavy cream to encourage browning.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Transfer scones to a cooling rack and cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with clotted cream and an optional drizzle of honey.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky texture. Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense scones. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Baking powder should be fresh for proper rise. Dough can be refrigerated overnight and baked directly from fridge with extra baking time.

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