Dandelion Honey Scones Clotted (Printer View)

Tender scones sweetened with honey, served warm with rich clotted cream for a delightful tea treat.

# Components:

→ 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 mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or fingers, rub butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk, and egg until thoroughly combined.
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.
07 - Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out scones and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
08 - Brush tops of scones lightly with milk to enhance their golden color.
09 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until scones are 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite feels like spring thanks to the subtly floral honey flavor.
  • They are simple to make yet always impress guests or elevate a quiet afternoon.
02 -
  • If you knead or mix too much, scones can turn dense instead of tender—less handling is best.
  • Using cold butter and a hot oven is the trick that keeps them airy and crumbly every time.
03 -
  • Always use a sharp cutter and push straight down—twisting makes scones bake unevenly.
  • A splash of vanilla in the wet mix can round out honey's flavor and add warmth.
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