Lavender Scones

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Directions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and lavender to a simmer. Transfer to a small bowl and let steep 15 minutes, then cover and chill for about 45 minutes. Strain milk and set aside; discard lavender.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 375°F In a food processor, whirl flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. 3
    Add butter and lemon zest and pulse to form a coarse meal. Add lavender-infused milk and pulse to form a shaggy dough.
  4. 4
    Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 3 to 5 times.
  5. 5
    Form dough into a 6-inch wide circle. Cut into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges 2 inches apart on a baking sheet and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

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