These eggless scones are so buttery, soft and crumbly with a hint of lavender. They have a gorgeous floral aroma, making them perfect for a summer afternoon tea.
The best ever eggless scones
These lavender scones take me straight back to wandering through Mayfield lavender fields, where everything smelled soft, floral, and just a little bit dreamy.
I tried a lavender scone, along with lavender coffee frappuccino, there for the first time and remember thinking how subtle it was, not soapy or overpowering. I wanted to recreate that exact feeling, so this eggless version came together. They bake up buttery, crumbly, and feather-light, with just enough lavender to make them unique.
These remind me of the first scones we were taught to bake in school, but they're just a little more grown up and fancy.
Serve them warm with plenty of clotted cream, or sweet cardamom whipped cream, and a good strawberry jam, or switch things up my homemade strawberry rhubarb jam for something a little sharper. They’re perfect with a classic English tea, but I love pairing them with masala chai.
Hayley x
These are a little different to American scones which have a high fat to flour ratio. You'll love these Starbucks style Orange Cranberry Scones and fall special Pumpkin Scones.
Ingredients notes
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
- self-raising flour – this is plain all purpose flour with baking powder added to it
- unsalted cold butter – the unsalted butter should be chilled and cut into cubes or grated (you can use a box grater)
- caster sugar
- dried or fresh lavender flowers – make sure you choose culinary lavender otherwise the lavender may be treated and won’t be safe for culinary use. English lavender is the sweetest and the best to use in cooking
- whole milk – whole milk is better than semi-skimmed or skimmed as the fat from the milk makes the scones more melt-in-you-mouth
- salt – just a small pinch to taste
Step by Step Method
Air fryer Scones (eggless)
You can easily make buttery scones in your air fryer.
Prepare the scones as per the recipe
Preheat the air fryer to 180 C
Place scones into the air fryer basket
Air fry for 5 minutes on 180C
Reduce the heat to 160C and air fryer for another 2-3 minutes or until the top of the scones are lightly golden.
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📖 Recipe
Eggless Lavender Scones
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 seive
- 1 oven or air fryer
- 1 Baking tray
Ingredients
- 225 gram self-raising flour sifted + extra for dusting
- 50 gram unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- Big pinch salt
- 50 gram caster sugar super fine sugar
- 1 tablespoon lavender flowers dried or fresh
- 110 millilitre whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to gas mark 7 or 200C.
- In a mixing bowl add 225 gram self-raising flour , 50 gram caster sugar , 1 tablespoon lavender flowers and add Big pinch salt. Mix well.
- Add chilled 50 gram unsalted butter and using your fingertips rub butter into flour until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add 110 millilitre whole milkmix with the spatula until mixture forms a soft dough.
- Sprinkle some flour on the work surface and knead the dough only for few times.
- Don’t try to knead too much else scones will be too tough and won’t rise high.
- Pat the dough with your fingertips into around 2cm thick.
- Dust the baking tray with the flour.
- Using a 5-7cm round cookie cutter ( I used ridge side) cut out the scones.
- Press the dough together again cut out some more scones.
- Place scones on the prepared flat baking tray.
- Brush top of the scones with very little milk.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes ( check the scones after 15 minutes ) or until lightly golden and well risen.
- Once done immediately transfer them on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with clotted cream and fruit preserve.
Notes
Don't try to knead the dough too much.
Although scones can be eaten on the next day, they are best on the same day.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Chelsey Law says
These scones sound just lovely and your photography is beautiful! Lavender is one of my favorites, I will definitely have to give this recipe a go!
Veronika's Kitchen says
Wow! I am a big fan of scones! and these lavender scones sound soooo good! I can imagine the aroma in the house when you bake them))))
sugarlovespices says
Scones are among my favorites to make and to eat. Here in Canada, the majority of the places sell scones with a texture more like a muffin or cake, which I do not like. Yours seem crumbly and just the way I like them. Will try your recipe without the egg!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
The smell and flavor of lavender is so lovely! It was a great idea to add it to scones. These would make a great brunch or snack.
jpinney says
I've been doing afternoon tea semi-regularly this past year and this looks like a great addition to the menu next session.
Jenni LeBaron says
These scones are gorgeous and would be lovely with a bit of clotted cream at tea time. There's nothing better than a fresh cone hot out of the oven. The aroma of the lavender is fantastic!
Jenni LeBaron says
These are absolutely gorgeous scones. Perfect with a little clotted cream for tea time!
Elaine says
It was extremely interesting to find out about the difference between "high tea" and "afternoon tea" - thank you! 🙂 The recipe is fantastic!
Holly says
Oh how I love scones! The lavender sounds wonderful and the clotted cream and strawberry preserve is just over the top amazing!
Vanitha Bhat says
Wow!! Love the fact that it is eggless; fabulous breakfast delight!
Nicolas Hortense says
Wow this post is lavender central! Love it. And how clever of you to make an eggless scone recipe. Those with a cup of tea or coffe in the afternoon after a day of work would be heaven (:
veenaazmanov says
I love scones but I have never made an eggless version yet. This looks so good. I love hot scones with all the butter melting into it. Perfect brunch in our home. looks so good.
Unknown says
These scones look perfect! I love the sound (and the smell you described) of the lavender! Such beautiful photographs too! 🙂
Kelly says
I love making scones! Never thought to put lavender in there. Nice touch 🙂
Irene says
These scones look like they have a very nice crumb, and the lavender sounds delightful!