Lavender

LAVENDER!!! It makes wonderful scones. They are lovely. I just made a batch and they came out so pretty. I am including a pic so you all can see. I am looking for the perfect scone. These aren't bad. They are sweet and flowery.

Okay, here is the recipe:

1 1/2 cups AP flour

1 T baking powder

4 T sweet, unsalted butter

1/4 cup sugar

2 t fresh lavender or 1 t dried cluinary lavender

2/3 cup milk (+ little extra for glaze)

I mixed all the dry in my processor, added the butter in small chunks to make a grainy mixture and then poured in the milk to make a sticky dough. I like using the processor and usually it works for me. If you don't have one, mix by hand in a regular bowl. Turn dough onto a well floured surface. I didn't roll out, but rather worked manually folding the dough 2 or 3 times and then pressing into a good sized round about 1/3 inch thick. I cut with a small biscuit cutter. Brush tops with a little milk and sprinkle with some lavender buds. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes at 425 until golden brown.

Now you could cut into wedges as well.

I hope these turn out as well for you as they did for me.

Have a great weekend.