Artificial Food Coloring Free Earl Grey Lavender Scones
These scones are the kind of baked good that makes a weekend morning feel genuinely special — floral, lightly sweet, and fragrant with real brewed Earl Grey and dried culinary lavender. The flavor comes entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's no need to reach for artificially colored glazes or synthetic flavor enhancers that sneak into so many bakery-style treats. Oat flour and almond flour give the crumb a tender, slightly nutty texture, while solid coconut oil works in just like butter to create those satisfying flaky layers. Honey does double duty here, sweetening both the dough and the simple drizzle that gets spooned over the top while the scones are still warm. The glaze is nothing more than honey and a spoonful of reserved tea, which means that gorgeous amber finish is completely natural. Cut into eight wedges and baked until just golden at the edges, they're elegant enough for a brunch spread but simple enough to pull off on a quiet Tuesday.
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8 servings
For the scones
- 2 earl grey tea bags
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 ½ tsp dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid (not melted)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 large egg
For the honey drizzle
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brewed earl grey tea (reserved from steeping)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Steep the 2 Earl Grey tea bags in 1/2 cup boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove the bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. Reserve 1 tbsp of the brewed tea for the drizzle.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender until evenly combined.
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