Dandelion Honey Scones Clotted Cream (Printable)

Soft golden scones lightly sweetened with honey, served warm with clotted cream. Perfect for spring brunch or afternoon tea.

# 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 oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly.
03 - Add cubed butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, rub butter into flour until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk, and egg until fully blended.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat dough into a 1-inch-thick round.
07 - Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut scones. Arrange scones on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with dough scraps as necessary.
08 - Lightly brush scone tops with milk. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until scones are risen and golden brown.
09 - Transfer scones to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of honey.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The scones bake up so tender and buttery, you'll want to eat them straight off the tray.
  • Dandelion honey adds a soft floral note you didn't even know you needed in a classic teatime treat.
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes scones tough—handle gently and stop mixing as soon as it's combined.
  • Brushing with milk gives just the right golden color; don't skip this step, even if you're in a hurry.
03 -
  • Knead the dough minimally—barely enough to bring it together for the best crumb.
  • Swapping honey varieties will subtly change the flavor profile, so experiment to suit your mood.
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