LEMON AND LAVENDER SCONES
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.
Provided by Marilyn
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Stir baking soda and yogurt together in a bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 8 to 10 times, adding more flour if dough is too sticky.
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 206.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 314.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
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Oscar
oscar73@hotmail.comI'm not a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The scones were easy to make and they turned out delicious.
Ryan Mwaura
m-ryan@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. They were the perfect addition to my afternoon tea.
mark haines
hmark18@yahoo.comThese scones were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Abby Nicole
nicole.a@yahoo.comI'm allergic to lavender, so I omitted it from the recipe. The scones were still delicious, but I would have loved to try them with the lavender.
Md Nayon Skr
m_skr@gmail.comI made these scones for a special occasion and they were a big success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Lewis Gooding
lewis@yahoo.comThese scones were a bit denser than I expected, but they were still very tasty. The lemon and lavender flavors were delightful.
Salma Abdalla
a-salma@hotmail.co.ukI've made these scones a few times now and they're always a hit. They're light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. The lemon and lavender flavors are perfect together.
Mama 420
mama_4205@yahoo.comI was looking for a new scone recipe and decided to try this one. I'm glad I did! The scones were delicious and the lemon and lavender flavors were perfect together.
Qaiser Khan
khan-qaiser@yahoo.comThese scones were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the delicate flavor of lavender. They were a hit at my brunch party.
Brett Manning
brett-manning@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of lavender, but these scones changed my mind. The floral flavor was subtle and complemented the lemon perfectly. Highly recommend!
kabita basnet
k_basnet67@hotmail.frThese scones were a delight! The lemon and lavender flavors were perfectly balanced, and the scones were light and fluffy. I would definitely make them again.