What is the secret to making good scones?

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Why are my scones not fluffy?

Many quick scone recipes recommend self-raising flour, which contains a leavening agent that helps achieve the desired rise. Without this leavening agent, scones can become dense and heavy . However, you can opt for plain flour and add the appropriate amount of baking powder to your mix.

What not to do when making scones?

Just a reminder: Don't overwork the dough or the scones will turn out rubbery – or worse, bullety and hard. Cut out your scones cleanly. Twisting the cutter can impair the rise. If you use a fluted cutter, you can't twist it.

Is it better to make scones with butter or oil?

We love using oil as it is light on animal fat and also very easy to use. Because we serve the scones with butter or whipped cream, it is okay not to use butter in the scone itself . However, if you prefer a scone made with butter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the flour resembles a coarse type of grain.

How long should you rest scones before baking?

Recipes for scones sometimes provide a make-ahead option that involves refrigerating the dough overnight so it can simply be shaped and then popped into the oven the next day. But now we've found that resting the dough overnight has another benefit: It makes for more symmetrical and attractive pastries.

How to get scones to rise higher?

How to make scones rise high? Once you've cut out your scone shapes, flip them over and place upside down on the baking tray . This will help them rise evenly and counteract any 'squashing' that happened when you cut out the dough. Perfect scones should rise to about 2 inches high.

What are the differences between American style scones and British style scones?

American scones use much more butter than British scones, and they usually have quite a bit more sugar . The extra butter is what makes them so much denser. This is not really a good or bad thing, as British scones pile on plenty of sugar (in the form of preserves/jam) and butter or clotted cream as toppings.

What type of flour is best for scones?

1. Flour. Know what flour you should use! We recommend using all-purpose flour .

Why do you chill scones before baking?

"Once you've shaped your scones, chill them before baking," Youngman says. "You can use that time to preheat the oven so the kitchen doesn't heat up while you make the dough. The final chill relaxes the gluten which yields a tender texture .

What is the correct order for scones?

Scone, then strawberry jam then clotted cream. Anything else is not the Cornish way.

What are the qualities of a perfect scone?

The best scones have a crisp, slightly caramelized exterior and a tender, buttery, just-sweet interior . They can be dressed up with a glaze, studded with fruit or nuts, or gently spiced. Whichever route you go, we're here to help you achieve scone perfection. These are F&W food editor Kelsey Youngman's favorite tips.

What makes scones rise best?

How to make scones rise high? Once you've cut out your scone shapes, flip them over and place upside down on the baking tray . This will help them rise evenly and counteract any 'squashing' that happened when you cut out the dough. Perfect scones should rise to about 2 inches high.

What is the best raising agent for scones and why?

As well as the raising agent in the flour, baking powder adds a bit of lift to scones. Baking powder is a convenient choice as it is a ready-mixed leavening agent, generally made of bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar (usually some cornflour too).

Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Glaze (2024)

Published: Dec 16, 2023 · Modified: Feb 11, 2024 by Megan Calipari · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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This recipe for Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Glaze is easy to make and is flavored entirely with earl grey tea and lavender flowers. The scones are soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious!

Scones are a simple and delicious breakfast pastry. I love to make all flavors of scone from Vegan Lemon Strawberry Scones to Vegan Vanilla Scones and even Gluten Free Blackberry Scones! They are delicious and so easy to make. And once you get the hang of making them, they take less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

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These Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Glaze are light, fluffy and full of citrusy, floral earl grey and lavender flavor.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

These scones are one of my favorite breakfast and brunch recipes! Here is why:

This recipe is easy to make.
The scones have big earl grey and lavender flavor.
They are beautiful on a brunch table.
The scones bake up super light and tender.
They are a crowd pleaser! Everyone loves this recipe.

Ingredient Notes

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Vegan Butter: I recommend Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Sticks.

Flour: Regular old all purpose flour here. And if you've made any of my recipes you know that I only recommend King Arthur Brand Flour.

Leaveners: I use a combination of baking powder and baking soda to help these scones rise high and keep their texture light.

Earl Grey Tea: They wouldn't be Earl Grey Scones without Earl Grey tea, now would they? I use Twinnings Loose Leaf Earl Grey.

Lavender Flowers: Be sure to use culinary lavender, here. Not all lavender is meant to be cooked with.

Variations and Substitutions

If you don't have lavender flowers, make a vanilla glaze instead! These Earl Grey Scones are delicious both ways.

If you don't have loose leaf earl grey tea, cut open a few tea bags and measure from there.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1. Pour the non-dairy milk over the earl grey tea and lavender to steep.

Step 2. Strain the leaves out.

Number 3 is how the earl grey tea should look and number 4 is the lavender tea.

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Step 5. Add the butter into the dry ingredients and use your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until its the size of small peas.

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Step 6. This is how the mixture should look before adding the earl grey tea, vanilla and vinegar.

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Step 7. Toss everything together with your fingers until a dough forms. It will look very dry at first, but it will come together.

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Step 8. Press the dough out into a circle with about a 6" diameter.

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How should I store the Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Glaze?

To store, place the scones into an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days. Or freeze for up to a month.

Can I make this scone recipe ahead of time?

Yes! Make the scone dough and cut the scones. Then place them on a baking sheet and freeze. When ready to bake, allow the scones to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes, then bake as directed.

Expert Recipe Tips

Cool the earl grey tea concentrate completely before proceeding with the recipe! Never add warm or even room temperature liquid to scones.

Be sure to use a non-dairy butter that comes in stick form. Anything that comes in a tub will be too soft for this recipe.

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This recipe for Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Glaze is easy to make and is flavored entirely with earl grey tea and lavender flowers.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Cooling Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American, French

Equipment

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1 Small Sauce Pan
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1 Mixing Bowl
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Measuring Cups and Spoons
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1 Baking Sheet
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Parchment Paper
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1 Knife

Ingredients

For the Scones

▢ 5 teaspoon Earl Grey Tea see note
▢ 1 tablespoon Lavender Flowers
▢ 11 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk see note
▢ 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
▢ ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
▢ 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
▢ ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
▢ ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt ⅛ if you're using finer grain salt
▢ 8 tablespoon Non-Dairy Butter, cold, cut into ¼" cubes
▢ 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla
▢ 1 teaspoon White Vinegar

For the Glaze

▢ 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
▢ ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
▢ Steeped Lavender Tea

Instructions

To Brew the Teas:

Place the Earl Grey tea into a small heat proof cup and the lavender flowers into a separate small heat proof cup.
In a small saucepan over medium hough heat, bring the non-dairy milk to a boil.
Take 3 tablespoons of the hot non-dairy milk and pour over the lavender flowers. Pour the remaining milk over the earl grey tea. Stir each tea and cover to steep for 5 minutes.
After the teas have steeped for 5 minutes, strain each through a fine mesh strainer into small cups. Press the tea leave firmly to extract as much of the milk as possible.
Place the teas in the refrigerator until completely cold. About 45 minutes to an hour.

To Make the Scones

Preheat oven to 425* F and line a baking tray with parchment.
Into a mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix to combine.
Add the cubed non-dairy butter and work the butter into the dry ingredients with your hands. Work the butter in until is just smaller than small peas.
Remove the earl grey tea from the refrigerator. Measure 6 tablespoons of the earl grey tea to add to the butter and flour mixture. If you don't have enough, supplement with nondairy milk. Then, add the vanilla and vinegar.
Toss everything together with your until the mixture is moist. It will be very dry at first but it will come together.
Pour the mixture onto a work surface and fold it onto itself a few times until the dough becomes cohesive. This will be about 3 folds. See note.
Press the dough into a circle that is about 6-7 inches in diameter and 1 inch tall.
Cut the dough round into 6 triangles.
Transfer the triangles to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake on the middle rack of a 425* F oven for 15-17 minutes or until the bottoms of the scones are browned all the way across.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before glazing.

For the Lavender Glaze

In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the steeped lavender tea mixture.
Whisk well to combine. Add an extra teaspoon of non dairy milk to thin out if necessary.
Drizzle the glaze over the scones and serve.

Notes

My favorite Earl Grey Tea is Twinnings Loose Leaf Tea.

You will probably need a little more non-dairy milk to ensure you have the correct amount when measuring the steeped tea.

When folding the dough on your work surface it should not need more than 3 folds. This is just to make the dough more cohesive. Do not knead the dough.

To Store: Place the scones into an airtight container and store at room temperature for 2 days.

Or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in a toaster oven for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SconeCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg

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