Lemon and Lavender Scones

Name: Lemon and Lavender Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 scones
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup lemon yogurt; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading; ⅓ cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ cup cold butter, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 egg, beaten; 1 ½ teaspoons lavender flowers; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon butter, melted, or as needed; 1 teaspoon white sugar, or as needed

Rating: 4.26 stars

19 Ratings
17 Reviews
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These lovely old-fashioned scones are very light; they will literally melt in your mouth! The recipe is very versatile. Substitute your favorite flavor of yogurt and add a tablespoon or two of a chopped complementary fruit, raisins, or currants instead of the lavender. Serve with honey, fruit preserves, or if you're lucky enough to be able to get it, clotted cream.

By Marilyn

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 scones

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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Step 2

Stir baking soda and yogurt together in a bowl.
Step 3

Sift flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture is crumbly.
Step 4

Mix yogurt mixture, 2 tablespoons melted butter, egg, lavender, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Stir yogurt-lavender mixture into flour mixture until just moistened.
Step 5

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 8 to 10 times, adding more flour if dough is too sticky.
Step 6

Divide dough into 2 pieces and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Pat and shape each piece into a 6-inch circle. Score each circle into 6 wedges using a sharp floured knife. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon white sugar.
Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until scones are just golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven, break into wedges, and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

207 calories; protein 3.3g 7% DV; carbohydrates 23.5g 8% DV; fat 11.3g 17% DV; cholesterol 43.9mg 15% DV; sodium 314.2mg 13% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (17)

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Mon23

02/15/2014

Maybe the most delicious scone I've ever had in my life. I used whole wheat flour in the picture I posted above. Had to add a tiny bit extra moisture but I'm not the most accurate flour measurer. Also extended my cook time a bit to about 18 minutes. They are so fluffy and awesome even though whole wheat. The lemon yogurt with baking soda was a great idea! I also upped the lavender a bit but maybe wouldn't have to. I used about three teaspoons and they're very strong. Read More

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Alison Mattson

12/31/2019

I tasted like oil and really crumbly but not horrible. Read More

19 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

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Mon23

02/15/2014

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Cilantro

07/12/2015

Was looking for a lavender recipe to use fresh lavender from our CSA. These scones were so easy and delicious! I used lavender leaves instead of flowers because it's what I have. Subbed half whole wheat flour and did not have lemon yogurt so used plain yogurt juice of 1 lemon. Read More

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Hodgesd1005

02/04/2014

This recipe was great! I divided it in half and realized very near the end but I didn't have a lemon so I used orange zest but lemon yogurt. I'm enjoying a scone right now and it is delicious! If you're looking for suggestions I would bake them a little longer. I would also add a little more lavender! Read More

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adafoodie

06/26/2016

Delicious and quick to put together. I shredded the frozen butter and will do that from now on. We really didn't taste the lavender but loved the lemon. I used a lot less sugar and lemon juice and had plenty of glaze. Will definitely use the recipe again. I think a few blueberries along with the lemon would be yummy. Read More

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christine1

08/28/2016

This is a fantastic recipe! I just made a batch exactly as written and they are just delicious. Fluffy with nice subtle hints of the lavender and lemon. Read More

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Rose Fournier Smith

09/06/2014

We really enjoyed them. I used half white and whole wheat flour. Would try a little more lavender next time. Will make them again for sure. Read More

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RENA

03/31/2016

I didn't have lemon yogurt so I used vanilla. I didn't have lemons so I used orange zest. The scones were very good but I think they would be better made as directed. Gonna have to get some lemon yogurt! I patted the dough out as for biscuits and cut them with a 2" round cutter. They were really cute. Read More

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BabsinTN

07/31/2018

These are wonderful! I have made several times I follow the recipe as is and they always come out perfectly. Try the "Perfect Lemon Curd" recipe on Allrecipes along with my suggestions on that one. Clotted cream is so easy. You can order NON ultra pasteurized heavy cream from Whole Foods pour into glass baking dish and bake at 175 degrees for twelve hours (overnight). Cool skim off the clotted cream and refrigerate. You can cook with the remaining cream or bake a little longer to get more clotted cream. Read More

Pamela J.a. Cervantes

10/10/2017

I made a lemon drizzle to pour over it and scattered lavender seeds on top Very pretty plus telling what was in the scones. Read More

Alison Mattson

12/31/2019

I tasted like oil and really crumbly but not horrible. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Lemon and Lavender Scones

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 206.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 17 %

saturated fat: 35 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 14 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 17 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Mon23

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07/12/2015

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02/04/2014

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adafoodie

06/26/2016

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christine1

08/28/2016

This is a fantastic recipe! I just made a batch exactly as written and they are just delicious. Fluffy with nice subtle hints of the lavender and lemon.

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Rose Fournier Smith