Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the cardamom drizzle)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (for the cardamom drizzle)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (for the cardamom drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a spacious bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and dried lavender, mixing them thoroughly.
- Incorporate the cold, diced butter into the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, honey, and egg until fully combined.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until they come together—avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and lightly knead it a few times. Shape the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the dough into triangles or use a round cutter to form individual scones, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are a light golden brown. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few moments.
- While the scones are cooling, prepare the cardamom drizzle by whisking together the powdered sugar, ground cardamom, and enough milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Once the scones are slightly cooled, drizzle the cardamom glaze over them and allow it to set for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Yields 8 scones.
- For a bolder lavender flavor, consider increasing the dried lavender to 2 tablespoons.
- Alternatively, swap the honey for maple syrup for a unique sweetness.
- For a savory option, skip the glaze and serve the scones with clotted cream or butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg