Dandelion Honey Scones Clotted Cream (Printer-Friendly)

Warm, golden scones with dandelion honey and clotted cream. Perfect dessert for tea or spring brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 1/3 cup dandelion honey or mild-flavored honey
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1 large egg

→ To Serve

09 - Dandelion honey, for drizzling
10 - 1 cup clotted cream

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and sea salt.
03 - Add the cold cubed unsalted butter. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, rub butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk dandelion honey, whole milk, and egg until thoroughly blended.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat gently into a 1-inch-thick round shape.
07 - Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut scones. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll scraps to use all dough.
08 - Lightly brush the tops of scones with milk to promote golden browning.
09 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until risen and golden brown.
10 - Transfer scones to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of dandelion honey.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Each scone tastes like spring, delicate and tender, thanks to the subtle floral notes from dandelion honey.
  • You can whip them up quickly for tea or spontaneous brunches without much fuss—no intimidating techniques required.
02 -
  • If you overwork the dough, the scones turn tough—handle gently and avoid stirring too much.
  • Brushing the tops with milk before baking creates that crisp, golden finish that makes any scone irresistible.
03 -
  • Measure your ingredients accurately—especially flour—for the softest crumb.
  • Let your scones cool just a few minutes before serving; warmth deepens the honey aroma.
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