Golden Honey Oat Scones with Lavender Cream

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup butter, cold, cubed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.
3. 03
   Rub the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 04
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. 05
   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
6. 06
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
7. 07
   Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
8. 08
   For the lavender cream, heat the heavy cream and dried lavender in a saucepan over low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
9. 09
   Strain the lavender from the cream, then whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
10. 10
    Serve the scones warm with a generous dollop of lavender cream.