Dandelion Honey Scones Clotted Cream

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

03 - Add the cubed cold butter. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, rub the butter into the dry mix until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk, and egg until fully blended.

05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork or spatula, mixing just until combined. Avoid overworking the dough.

06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat to form a 1-inch thick round. Cut out scones using a 2.5-inch round cutter, reshaping scraps as needed.

07 - Arrange scones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with milk for a golden finish.

08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until risen and golden brown.

09 - Transfer baked scones to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of dandelion honey.

# Expert Advice:

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The dandelion honey adds a delicate floral sweetness that feels like a secret ingredient.
These scones turn ordinary afternoons into elegant affairs, and they're incredibly easy to whip up.

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Overmixing dough can turn scones tough—trust your instincts and stop as soon as it starts sticking together.
Brushing tops with milk instead of egg gives a gentler golden finish without masking honey flavor.

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