How to Make
Earl Grey & Lavender Scones
Time
30 Minutes
Difficulty
A little tricky
Serves
8
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1.
Preheat the oven to 200°C fan and line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper.
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2.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs. Add the sugar and mix well.
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3.
Add the Earl Grey tea then mix to combine well.
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4.
In a separate bowl add the milk and warm it gently in a microwave for 30 seconds.
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5.
Add the dried lavender to the warm milk and allow it to infuse into the mixture for a couple of minutes.
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6.
Pour the warm infused milk into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon to form a rough dough.
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7.
Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead a little to bring it together being careful not to overwork it.
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8.
Gently roll the dough out or press with your hands into a circle approx. 25cm in diameter.
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9.
Cut the dough into 8 triangles then lay onto the prepared baking tray and brush with milk.
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10.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
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11.
Leave to cool a little then serve with clotted cream and blackcurrant jam.
