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Sweet Lavender Scones

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.6

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Sweet Lavender SconesMarcus Nilsson

These flaky scones can be made the morning of your party.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes (includes baking and cooling time)

  • Yield

    Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for surface
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4" cubes
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sanding or granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups store-bought lemon curd
Ingredient info: Dried lavender buds (culinary lavender) are available at some supermarkets and natural foods stores.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk 3 cups flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add butter; rub in with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal.

    Step 2

    Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, zest, and vanilla in a small bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until shaggy dough forms.

    Step 3

    Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead until dough forms, about 5 turns. Pat into a 10x6" rectangle. Halve dough lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 4 squares. Cut each square diagonally in half into 2 triangles. Divide between baking sheets. Brush with 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.

    Step 4

    Bake until scones are golden and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 13-15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool.

    Step 5

    Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon curd.

TagsSconePastriesBritishEuropeanLavenderHerbs & SpicesButtermilkDairyLemonCitrusFruitBrunchNut FreeVegetarianEasyQuickBakingBon Appétit

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