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Lavender Scones





Yields
Makes 6 scones

Prep and Cook Time: 1 1/4 hours. Notes: Culinary lavender is available at specialty food stores.

Lavender Scones




Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1/2 cup milk
 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender (see Notes)
 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 1/4 cup sugar
 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/3 cup (5 1/3 tbsp.) butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
Step 1
1

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and lavender to a simmer. Transfer to a small bowl and let steep 15 minutes, then cover and chill for about 45 minutes. Strain milk and set aside; discard lavender.

Step 2
2

Preheat oven to 375°. In a food processor, whirl flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add butter and lemon zest and pulse to form a coarse meal. Add lavender-infused milk and pulse to form a shaggy dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 3 to 5 times.

Step 3
3

Form dough into a 6-in. circle. Cut into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges 2 in. apart on a baking sheet and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%

Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 415mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 4.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.