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Fresh Lavender Honey Scones served with tea

Lavender Honey Scones

Bright and floral, these scones are a delightful weekday treat with a honey-kissed glaze, perfect for coffee, tea, or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Structure builder; do not substitute for cake flour.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp culinary lavender (lightly crushed) Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed) Provides flakiness.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Enriches the dough; substitute with whole milk if needed.
  • 2 tbsp honey Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 large egg Adds structure and color.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk To achieve desired glaze consistency.
  • 1 tbsp honey For drizzling over scones.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lavender until evenly distributed.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the cream, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Shaping
  1. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and press into a 1-inch thick round.
  2. Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for rounds.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
  3. Drizzle with the honey glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and honey.

Notes

Store cooled scones in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For variations, consider lemon-lavender or blueberry-lavender scones.