Ingredients
¾ C heavy cream, plus 2 T for brushing tops
2 T honey1 T dried lavender
2½ C flour
1 T baking powder
t salt
6 T cold butter, diced
1 egg
optional: coarse sugar
Directions
Heat heavy cream, honey and lavender in a small saucepan just to barely simmering. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter, Make a well in the center.
Beat egg slightly and add to cooled lavender cream. Pour into well in center of dry ingredients; Mix gently until mixture begins to come together. Turn on to a lightly floured surface; knead dough gently just until all flour is incorporated.
Pat or roll dough into a 10x6 inch rectangle; cut into 10 2x3 inch scones. Place scones on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with additional cream. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
Serve drizzled with additional honey...
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