Buttery Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Honey Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
• 2 bags Earl Grey tea, leaves only
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup milk
• 1 egg large egg, beaten

• 1 cup honey
• 1 tsp dried lavender buds
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tbsp milk

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 03
   Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 04
   Stir in the Earl Grey tea leaves and mix until evenly distributed.
5. 05
   In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla extract, milk, and beaten egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. 06
   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round and cut into 8 wedges.
7. 07
   Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. 08
   While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze by heating honey and lavender buds in a small saucepan over low heat until fragrant. Remove from heat and strain out the lavender.
9. 09
   In a small bowl, whisk together the lavender-infused honey, sifted powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
10. 10
    Once the scones are baked, allow them to cool slightly before drizzling with the lavender honey glaze.