Lavender Scones

Inspired by one of our previous guests, Rita, we've been using this recipe for our homemade scones for the past few years. Our guests love it!

Lavender Scones

Ingredients:
• 4 Tablespoons lavender flowers (4oz)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
• 2 lemon zests (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup and 2 Tablespoons buttermilk (heavy cream can be used as a substitute)
• 1 ½ cups dried strawberries (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl with a pastry blender, a dough hook, or fingers. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine granules.
2. Whisk together eggs and buttermilk in a small bowl. Pour over the dry ingredients. Stir just until the ingredients come together and a soft dough forms (be careful not to over mix the dough, or your scones will be tough).
3. Cut into 16 scones. Brush w/ egg wash or heavy cream. Sprinkle tops with sugar.
4. Bake at 375 for 20 min. in preheated oven.
5. Cool on rack