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Lavender Vanilla Bean Scones

By On April 7, 2011 In Baked Goods, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Scones With 34 Comments Permanent Link to Lavender Vanilla Bean SconesPermalink

Have you ever tasted a lavender scone?

One of the fondest food memories from my childhood was my first encounter with this fragrant breakfast treat. My mother had brought a box home from work one day–a client of hers had made them for her as a gift. Luckily, she shared them with me. I had never experienced anything like them before and will never forget their wonderfully unique flavor.

I’ve yet to see any lavender scones in the bakeshops around my hometown–especially vegan and gluten free versions. Sigh.

To enjoy such a scone, I must make it myself. But, please don’t get me wrong; I am not complaining. Baking these things in my own oven is pretty much the best type of aroma-therapy a girl can ask for. ♥

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Orange Poppyseed Scones

By On April 30, 2010 In Baked Goods, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Scones With 15 Comments Permanent Link to Orange Poppyseed SconesPermalink

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This is a simple and delicious recipe I created the other day with what I had on hand (hence the array of flours used).  They don’t rise as much as typical scones I have baked in the past, but they are very moist and have a terrific flavor.

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Glazed Cinnamon Raisin Scones

By On May 6, 2009 In Baked Goods, Breakfast, Scones With 4 Comments Permanent Link to Glazed Cinnamon Raisin SconesPermalink

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“Better than sour cream” is used in this traditional style scone recipe.  There are many ways to make a great scone without any sour cream-like substance, but I couldn’t resist trying it out.  I’m not a huge fan of  the substitute, but we had some in the fridge and I was determined to use it as something besides a burrito topper.  Bakes just like the real thing.

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