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Fluffy Lavender Honey Scones Recipe with Perfect Clotted Cream Topping

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These fluffy lavender honey scones offer a gentle floral sweetness paired with a rich clotted cream topping, perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lavender honey
  • ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped (optional)
  • Clotted cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and dried lavender.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and lavender honey until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 7-inch (18cm) circle about 1 inch (2.5cm) thick. Avoid kneading.
  7. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Brush the tops with a little heavy cream to encourage browning.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven and transfer scones to a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes.
  11. Serve warm with clotted cream and an optional drizzle of lavender honey.

Notes

Keep butter and cream cold to ensure fluffy scones. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent toughness. Brush tops with cream before baking for a golden crust. Clotted cream can be substituted with mascarpone or thick Greek yogurt if unavailable. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.

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