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Fluffy Lemon Lavender Scones Recipe with Honey Butter and Clotted Cream

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These fluffy lemon lavender scones offer a delicate blend of citrus and floral notes, perfect for afternoon tea. Served with honey butter and clotted cream, they provide a comforting and elegant treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds, finely crushed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup (57g) softened unsalted butter (for honey butter)
  • Clotted cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your 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, lemon zest, and crushed lavender buds.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut in using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently stir with a spatula until the dough just comes together; do not overmix.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove dough from fridge and cut into 8 wedges or use a 2.5-inch round cutter. Place scones on prepared baking sheet with space between them.
  8. Lightly brush the tops with heavy cream.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden. Scones should spring back lightly when touched.
  10. While baking, mix softened butter with honey until smooth to make honey butter.
  11. Allow scones to cool slightly, then serve warm with honey butter and a generous dollop of clotted cream.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold to ensure fluffy, flaky scones. Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness. Chill dough before cutting to help maintain shape and texture. Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Brush tops with cream for a golden crust. Honey butter adds a sweet, silky contrast. Clotted cream can be substituted with thick whipped cream or mascarpone. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and xanthan gum. Vegan options include coconut cream and flax egg.

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Keywords: lemon scones, lavender scones, afternoon tea, honey butter, clotted cream, fluffy scones, floral scones, citrus baked goods

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