Dandelion Honey Scones Cream (Printable Version)

Golden scones paired with honey and clotted cream—perfect for afternoon tea or a spring brunch.

# The Ingredients 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until fully blended.
03 - Rub in cold, cubed butter with a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture forms coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk honey, milk, and egg until well combined.
05 - Gently stir wet mixture into dry ingredients with fork or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat to 1-inch thickness. Cut rounds with 2.5-inch cutter; arrange on sheet.
07 - Brush tops lightly with milk for a golden finish.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until risen and evenly golden brown.
09 - Transfer scones to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of honey.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The scones are so tender and fragrant that you'll want to eat them right out of the oven.
  • Dandelion honey brings a gentle flavor that pairs beautifully with the lushness of clotted cream.
02 -
  • If you overwork the dough, the scones can turn out dense and tough (I've been there).
  • The real magic happens if you use very cold butter—the flakes melt as they bake, creating perfect layers.
03 -
  • Chilling the dough for 10 minutes before baking makes them rise higher.
  • Try adding a pinch of lemon zest to brighten the honey flavor—it's subtle but brilliant.
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