Honey Lavender Scones
Lightly sweetened and a mild flavor of lavender infused in these simple lavender scones make a delicious snack to be enjoyed for brunch or with a hot a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- 2 12 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 egg large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small saucepan add heavy cream, honey and lavender buds. Warm over medium / low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let chill at room temperature.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the butter is broken down into the flour mix forming a crumbly mix.
- Whisk egg into cooled cream/lavender mix and pour into flour mixture. With a fork combine ingredients (don't over mix).
- Put dough on a lightly floured surface and kneed until dough is combined (10-12 strokes). Gently form dough into a 10 x 4 inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise and cut each side into the shape of a triangles (6 per side). Place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart and brush with heavy cream. Bake for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with additional honey or lemon curd.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19427g | 6476% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.