Recipe: Lavender & Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

This scone mix is oh-so-easy to whip up! Lavender pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart flavours of lemon and blueberry. The scones make the perfect weekend breakfast or teatime treat. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons ground culinary lavender buds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 3/4 cup cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk or cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, ground lavender buds, and salt in mixing bowl.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In separate bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla.  Mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
3. Stir in blueberries.
4. Turn out onto lightly floured surface, and pat into 8-inch round.  Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake at 375 F for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
6. To make glaze: mix powdered sugar with tablespoon of milk or cream. Stir with fork until all lumps removed.  Add tablespoon of lemon juice.
7. Serve scones warm with glaze drizzled overtop!