These flaky scones can be made the morning of your party.

3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for surface

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon dried lavender buds

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4" cubes

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons sanding or granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups store-bought lemon curd

Ingredient info: Dried lavender buds (culinary lavender) are available at some supermarkets and natural foods stores.

Preparation Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk 3 cups flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add butter; rub in with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, zest, and vanilla in a small bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead until dough forms, about 5 turns. Pat into a 10x6" rectangle. Halve dough lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 4 squares. Cut each square diagonally in half into 2 triangles. Divide between baking sheets. Brush with 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until scones are golden and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 13-15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon curd.