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Lavender Daydream Scones

These Lavender Daydream Scones are soft, buttery little bites of magic, infused with real vanilla bean and finished with a sweet, dreamy lavender glaze. Elegant without being fussy, they're perfect for slow mornings, garden-inspired brunches, or turning an ordinary day into something a little more enchanting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 18 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Bean Scones
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
Lavender Glaze
  • 1-1¼ cups powdered sugar
  • seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
  • 2-2¼ tbsp milk
  • lavender flavor to taste (I usually use about 1 tbsp)
  • red and blue food dye about 2 drops each

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment
  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Scones
  1. Preheat oven to 375℉. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and seeds from one vanilla bean into a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the cubed cold butter to the bowl and pulse again until the mixture looks like a coarse meal. Turn the food processor on low speed and stream in the cream. Once the dough gathers itself into a ball, quickly turn off the food processor.
    Consistency of dry mix for scones with butter added
  3. Divide dough into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a small disc shape (about 1½ inches thick) and place on prepared baking sheet . Using a knife, score each disc into 6 triangles. Pull triangles slightly apart from one another, allowing about ½ of room in between.
    Vanilla Bean Scone Dough cut into Triangles
  4. Bake for 16-20 minutes, until scones are set in the centers and slightly golden on the bottoms. Set aside to cool.
Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, seeds from the remaining vanilla bean, and milk, and whisk until smooth. Gradually add in lavender flavor until glaze reaches desired taste. Finish with red and blue food coloring and mix until fully incorporated.
    Vanilla Bean Lavender Glaze
Assembly
  1. When scones are mostly cool, add the glaze and set aside to harden. Wait until the glaze is fully set, and enjoy!
    Fresh Baked Lavender Scones with Lavender Glaze

Notes

  • The dough will form quickly once you begin adding the heavy cream. Make sure you're paying attention to avoid over-mixing. 
  • Milk and powdered sugar may need to be adjusted depending on consistency of icing, especially after the adding lavender flavoring. 
  • Put as much icing on the scones as you want! You can drizzle, spread, dip, or use whatever method brings you the most joy. Make them yours!