My house has been smelling all kinds of amazing this morning, all thanks to these Lavender and Lemon Scones.
I don't bake nearly enough, and with spring on our doors, and lemons falling off the tree faster than I can use them, I figured I should get something sweet in the oven asap.
These lemon scones are fresh, citrusy, light and fluffy all at once. There is a subtle hint of lavender behind all that lemony goodness, which really makes the scones just scream spring.
As I was whipping these up, I could envision myself sitting on a picnic blanket in the garden, and eating warm lemon scones, surrounded by flowers. The reality was me fighting little hands away as I tried to shoot a photo, popping one into the highchair, and holding the other one off with my foot. I ended up giving in and eating cold lemon scones straight from the baking tray on the living room floor, alongside a couple of victorious little food monsters. It was a nice thought 🙂
How do you eat your lemon scones? I drizzled mine with some homemade coconut butter, paired with a nice cup of hot tea, and they were delicious! Edit: today I served them up with some Homemade Lemon Curd and they were just perfect 🙂
Lavender and Lemon Scones
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp white sugar plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil softened
- 1 tsp dried lavender
- 1 1/4 cup milk of choice plus more for brushing, I used coconut
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest plus more for serving
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- coconut butter for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper
- Add the flour, baking powder, sugars and salt to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add in the softened coconut oil and work through with fingertips until the mixture resembles sand
- Add the lavender and combine. Make a well in the middle of the mixture, add in the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla and stir to combine
- Pop 1/3 cup scoops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, brush with some milk and sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top
- Pop into the oven and cook for about 14 mins, or until golden on the bottom
- Serve as is, or with a drizzle of coconut butter and some extra lemon zest on top
Connie Talo says
Made these last night for my son's girlfriend, loved the taste and texture so much I'm making another batch for my husband and I today!😍
Donna says
Oh yay, that makes me so happy!! I haven't made these in so long and now I am craving them all over again 🙂
Kat Natale says
I love these! I made them first following your recipe, then again 2 days later with a couple changes. I used the zest of 2 lemons, an extra TBSP of lemon juice, an extra 1/2
tsp vanilla, added 2 drops each of lavender and lemon essential oil, 2-1/2 c whole wheat flour and 1/4 c superseed blend (hempseed, chia, buckwheat). Fabulous texture, really bright lemon flavor.
Thank you!
Donna1 says
Yum, your additions sounds delish - especially all that extra lemon. We are in love with lemon in this house, so the more the better 🙂
McKenna says
These look lovely. Would it make a difference if I used cup for cup almond flour?
Donna1 says
I have never tried this one with almond flour McKenna, but I am guessing you would probably need a bit more moisture - so a bit more milk of choice. It may make them a little bit more dense as well. I would love to hear how it turns out if you give them a go 🙂
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
I am OBSESSED with scones and absolutely love lavender so it's safe to say this recipe is totally up my street 🙂 Beautiful!
Donna1 says
Thanks Aimee 🙂 Lavender is so delicious hey!
Hedi says
I have never tried anything with lavender, but recently have seen some many delicious recipes (like this one) that I will just have to try it.
Donna1 says
It is really quite delicious! I was a bit skeptical to start with, thinking it would taste like you were eating a bunch of flowers - but it's definitely not 🙂
Gin says
I love the idea of lavender and lemon together in these light, lovely scones. Such a perfect spring treat!
Donna1 says
Thanks Gin 🙂 There's something about the flavour combo that just brings spring to mind for me!
Tish says
I've never had lavender in a scone but it sounds divine. These looks amazing. I wound't mind having one right now.
Donna1 says
Haha thanks Tish 🙂 It's a very subtle flavour, but super yummy!
Uma Srinivas says
New and flavorful scones to me:) perfect with hot cup of tea!
Donna1 says
Definitely Uma 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
This is a beautiful combination of flavors. I can't wait to try them.
Donna1 says
Thanks Linda 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
What a stunning beautiful flavor! I was finally able to get my hands on some dried lavender a few weeks ago!
Donna1 says
Oh dried lavender is amazing - I have been hooked since my friend bought me a lavender and honey cupcake a few years ago - I had to go straight out and buy some, and have been using it in so many dishes since 🙂