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Lavender Honey Scones Recipe Easy Homemade with Clotted Cream Delight

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These lavender honey scones are tender, crumbly, and lightly sweetened with honey, featuring a delicate floral hint of dried lavender. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or elegant afternoon teas, served best with rich clotted cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp dried culinary lavender buds
  • ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Clotted cream (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, ¼ cup (50g) sugar, ½ tsp salt, and 2 tsp dried culinary lavender buds until evenly distributed.
  3. Add ½ cup (115g) cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mix. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together; it will be slightly sticky but hold its shape. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch (2.5cm) thick circle about 8 inches (20cm) wide. Use a sharp knife or biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches / 6cm diameter) to cut into 8 wedges or rounds.
  7. Transfer scones to the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5cm) apart. Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm with clotted cream and an optional drizzle of honey.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Avoid overmixing dough to keep scones tender. Brush tops with heavy cream for a golden, glossy finish. If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes before shaping. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. Clotted cream can be substituted with whipped cream or mascarpone.

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