Sweet Lavender Scones
You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Sweet Lavender Scones This recipe is typical of Scottish cuisine. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, granulated sugar, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds ofoven; preheat to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheetswith parchment paper.
Whisk 3 cups flourand next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
Addbutter; rub in with your fingers until mixtureresembles coarse meal.
Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, zest, and vanillain a small bowl.
Add wet ingredients to dryingredients. Stir until shaggy dough forms.
Transfer to a lightly floured surface;knead until dough forms, about 5 turns.Pat into a 10x6" rectangle. Halve doughlengthwise.
Cut each half crosswise into4 squares.
Cut each square diagonally inhalf into 2 triangles. Divide between bakingsheets.
Brush with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
Bake until scones are golden and a testerinserted into the center comes out clean,13-15 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks; let cool.
Serve warm or at room temperaturewith lemon curd.