OLD FASHIONED ENGLISH LAVENDER TEA SCONES
When I was back home in England recently, I visited a local lavender farm called Wold's Way Lavender in North Yorkshire; we had tea and these delicious lavender scones in their delightful little tea room; this is my attempt to recreate those scones - using some of my home-grown culinary lavender from the garden here in France! I have made them several times now and they have turned out just as I remembered them, especially good if split whilst still warm, buttered and spread with lavender honey or lavender-infused cream! Just a note of interest......lavender was often used during Tudor and Elizabethan times in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes and was a particular favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. The palace gardeners were required to have lavender flowers available at all times which were used to make Conserve of Lavender (a mixture of lavender flowers and sugar) and sweet lavender tisane, a drink made with lavender flowers, boiling water and honey.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 20m
Yield 12 scones, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 220C/450F, then lightly flour a baking tray.
- Sift the flour with the baking powder & salt. Rub the butter with the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar.
- Make a deep well in the flour, pour in the liquid and mix to a soft doughy texture with your hands. Sprinkle on the lavender flowers and knead into the dough very lightly until it is just smooth. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board & cut out scone rounds.
- Brush the scones with the beaten egg, and sprinkle a few lavender flowers on top if you wish.
- Bake in oven for 7 - 10 minutes or until well risen and brown. Leave to cool. Serve with butter, lavender honey or lavender-infused cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 471.1, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6.8
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Sharoz Sheikh
[email protected]I can't wait to try these scones. They look like the perfect treat for a cozy afternoon.
Dro-Kenji Onfrol
[email protected]These scones sound delicious. I'm going to save this recipe for later.
Sarah Tshilumba
[email protected]I've never had lavender scones before. I'm intrigued!
TIK TOK TIVE. 25
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these scones look easy enough to make. I might give them a try.
Pulane Bapela
[email protected]These scones are on my to-bake list. They look so good!
nerab debnath
[email protected]I'm going to make these scones for my next tea party. They look so elegant and delicious.
sm sajib
[email protected]These scones look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Ak Sheraz YT
[email protected]I'm not sure about the lavender flavor in scones. It sounds like an interesting combination, but I'm not sure if I would like it.
israel davis
[email protected]I'm allergic to lavender, so I couldn't try these scones. But they looked delicious!
prince ifeanyi
[email protected]These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste.
nimrahprincess mugoya
[email protected]I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the scones were gone in minutes.
MONEY KING
[email protected]These scones were delicious! I loved the lavender flavor and the scones were so moist and flavorful.
Aya Benkirane
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. They were a big hit with my family and friends.
Drhasan sheikh Yousuf
[email protected]These scones are the best I've ever had! I love the delicate lavender flavor and the scones are so light and fluffy.
Suman Pariyar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones turned out flat and dense. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mustafa Almoustafa
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dry for my taste.
Adrianna
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try these scones because I'm not a big fan of lavender. But I'm so glad I did! The lavender flavor was very mild and delicate, and it paired perfectly with the sweet scones.
Relebogile Magwentshu
[email protected]These scones are the perfect way to start your day. They're light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
Mirza Khubab
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were surprisingly delicious. The lavender added a nice touch of floral flavor.
Hamidk Khan
[email protected]These scones were a hit at my afternoon tea party! The lavender flavor was subtle and delicate, and the scones themselves were light and fluffy.