Lemon Lavender Poppy Seed Scones

Bright lemon, light lavender and crunchy poppy seeds all come together in these delicate and delicious scones with an irresistibly sweet lemon glaze. Prepare to be amazed! 

You might think I have my seasons confused as I post a lemon recipe with fall knocking on the door. Well, when it comes to food (especially sweets!), my cravings know no seasons. When something sounds good, I make it. I bake pumpkin bread in July, peach cobbler in December and lemon scones in September. Why not?!

Seasons aside, you’re going to love these scones. They’re full of the most fabulous flavors that will leave your taste-buds refreshed yet salivating for more. The tartness of the lemon combined with the lightness of the lavender are a match made in scone heaven.

They’re crispy on the outside, buttery on the inside and made perfectly sweet with a simple lemon glaze. Great to bake for a weekend brunch or to brighten up any day of the week. I love scones with a cup of coffee or hot tea as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon treat. There’s just something about the crumbly texture and subtle sweetness of a good scone that has a special place in my baked goods loving heart!

These scones are the first of many recipes I’ll be creating with Gold Medal Flour over the next several months. I’m excited to be partnering with them again to bring you creative and delicious recipes that will have you running to the kitchen to preheat your oven over and over again.

Every time I bake scones, I give myself such a hard time over why I don’t bake them more often. They’re so quick and easy. Simple ingredients + simple steps = stunning scones! Let me show you how…

The key to that crumbly-buttery-moist texture is the cold butter that’s cut into the flour so there’s little chunks and bits all throughout.

Let’s talk lavender for just a moment. Such a lovely and unique flavor to bake with. When baking with lavender, you’ll want to find it dried for culinary use in the spice section, not the floral department. I find mine in the bulk spice section of my market where I can buy just the amount I need each time. Here’s what it should look like…

The best thing about scones is that you get a fabulous pastry without having to knead the dough or let it rise. In fact, the less you mess with the dough, the better.

A quick stir with a spoon, a gentle gathering with your hands and a pleasing pat into a round disc and you’re near done.

The key to the crispness and crunch on the outside of the scone is baking them at 400°F after being brushed with butter and sprinkled with a little sugar.

Works like a charm…

Then comes the glaze. Although the scones still taste great without it, it’s a must. A sweet simple lemon glaze brings out all the flavors in the scone, especially the lavender, with such brightness and refreshment.

They’re light, luscious and oh so lovable!

We’ve officially got a few more weeks of summer to squeeze in these scones, but seriously, why not bake and enjoy them year-round?! Lemon lovers know no season!

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Maegan

This recipe was created as part of my partnership with Gold Medal Flour however thoughts and opinions are certainly my own!

Lemon Lavender Poppy Seed Scones

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Bright lemon, light lavender and crunchy poppy seeds all come together in these delicate and delicious scones with an irresistibly sweet lemon glaze. Prepare to be amazed!

Author: Maegan - The BakerMama

Recipe type: Breakfast

Serves: 8

Ingredients

Scones:

• 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup (1 stick or 8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, sliced
• 2 large lemons, zest and juice, divided
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons culinary dried lavender spice
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
• more granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioner's (powdered) sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from one of the lemons you used the zest of for the scones)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and cut it in with a pastry blender or two knives moving in opposite directions until a crumbly mixture forms.
4. Add the zest of both lemons to the mixing bowl along with the poppy seeds and lavender. Stir gently to combine.
5. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add 3 tablespoons lemon juice, milk and egg. Stir with a spoon until mixture starts to come together and then gently and quickly mix with your hands until all flour is incorporated.
6. Transfer the dough to a very lightly floured surface and form into a circle just under 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each scone with a little melted butter and sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until the scones rise and start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the glaze.
8. Glaze: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the confectioner's sugar with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until smooth and of drizzling consistency. Add additional confectioner's sugar if glaze is too thin or lemon juice if it's too thick.
9. Once scones have cooled slightly, drizzle glaze evenly among them. Let set about 10 minutes before enjoying.

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