Monday, June 15, 2020

Lavender Honey Scones

I think this recipe was in Better Homes & Gardens -- I ripped it from a magazine (possible years ago...it's been in my recipe file) but there's nothing identifiable on the part of the page I have. But it feels like a page from BH&G (rather thin paper). Wherever it's from...they were good -- moist, enough lavendar without being TOO floral, just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients
¾ C heavy cream, plus 2 T for brushing tops
2 T honey
1 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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