Sunshine Farm Lavender Tea Scones

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These are some of the best scones i've ever eaten! From my friend cameron. Lovely served warm or cooled with butter, recipe #247961 or recipe #383209, lemon curd, or british clotted cream--and a cup of tea!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f.

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Combine flour , sugar , baking powder , baking soda , salt and lavender in a large bowl.

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Add butter and beat with an electric mixer until well blended.

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Stir in zest.

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Pour in buttermilk and mix until blended.

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Gather dough into a ball and divide in half.

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On lightly floured surface , roll each half into a circle.

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Cut into wedges.

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Use parchment paper to reduce the amount of flour needed.

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I also tend to hand shape , rather than roll the circle.

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Cut the wedges with a sharp knife.

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I gently tap the 3 sides of the scones on the parchment to make smooth edges.

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Place scones on lightly greased cookie sheet.

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Bake in preheated 400 f oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

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Serve warm or cooled with butter , and choice of lavender syrup or jam , honey , lemon curd , or british clotted cream , and a nice cup of tea !.

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Ingredients

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unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lavender, salt, unsalted butter, fresh lemon zest, buttermilk