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Fluffy Lavender Lemon Scones Recipe with Easy Earl Grey Honey Glaze

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These fluffy lavender lemon scones are light, tender, and infused with subtle floral and zesty lemon flavors, topped with a fragrant Earl Grey honey glaze. Perfect for brunch or afternoon tea, they bring a sophisticated yet simple twist to classic scones.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • ⅓ cup (113g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

  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, baking powder, sugar, dried lavender, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, beaten egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky but hold together. Add a teaspoon of cream at a time if too dry.
  6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick circle about 8 inches wide. Avoid over-kneading.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. While baking, steep the Earl Grey tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in honey until smooth.
  10. Brush the warm Earl Grey honey glaze over the hot scones as soon as they come out of the oven.
  11. Transfer scones to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold and work quickly to ensure fluffy scones. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent toughness. Steep Earl Grey tea directly in honey for a richer glaze. Dough can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Use a microplane to zest lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.

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