Make Lavender Scones
A scone is a British snack and usually served with tea. Some put butter on top or jam. They are lightly sweetened, if lavender is added, it takes on a change of color. United States scones are drier and larger, and typically sweet.
Ingredients
- Makes 12 scones.
- 2 cups (250g) all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 60g) sweet, unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lavender or 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup (150 ml) milk, plus extra for glaze
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF/220ºC degrees.
- Grease and then sprinkle flour on a large baking sheet.
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the butter until the mixture looks like fine bread crumbs.
- Stir in the sugar and lavender (save a small amount to sprinkle on top of the scones before baking).
- Add a sufficient amount of milk to make a soft and sticky dough consistency.
- Place the dough on a floured surface. Cut the dough into {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} thick rounds with a cookie cutter.
- Place the scones onto the greased and floured baking sheet. Brush the top of each scone with a bit of milk and sprinkle with the reserved lavender and sugar.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until it is a golden brown color.
- Serve with rose petal jam and cream.
