Lavender Scones

Let's bet you already have everything you need on your shelves! A few minutes suffice to materialise these distinguished perfumed scones, for tea time, breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

• 375 ml white flour
• 15 ml baking powder
• 45 ml sugar
• 90 ml half-salted butter, cold
• 180 milk, at room temperature
• 6 drops Aliksir lavender esssential oil (or lavandin)
• 60 ml sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

1. Cover a baking sheet with parchemin paper.
2. Place the oven rack in the middle and preheat at 350 ºF.
3. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
4. Incorporate the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender (or two butter knives).
5. Add the milk and knead just enough to get a smooth dough. Add a little flour if necessary.
6. Place the dough on a floured work surface.
7. Still handling as little as possible, roll the dough with the hands into a circle about 2 cm thick.
8. Cut the circle into slices, like a pizza.
9. Place the scones on the baking sheet.
10. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the scones start to brown.
11. Ideally, serve warm with hot tea.