Here's another scone recipe from the famed sconery (no that's not a real word) in NYC, Alice's Tea Cup. A few months back I promised to share another of their delicious recipes (especially for those far from the east coast). So here it is folks: lavender earl grey scones. I've actually never tried this particular variety in the restaurant before, so I was eager to make them. I thought they'd make a lovely addition to a springtime brunch, and of course, earl grey tea.
These scones give you just a hint of lavender combined with subtle undertones of earl grey tea. They seem a bit classy even though they're quick and easy to make (making them perfect for a breakfast or brunch party). They're delicate and just down right good with a proper cup of tea.
LAVENDER
EARL GREY SCONES
Recipe
courtesy Haley & Lauren Fox, Alice's Tea Cup Cookbook
Ingredients:
2
heaping tsp. Lavender Earl Grey tea leaves (see notes below)
3 cups
all-purpose flour
1/3 cup
sugar
½ tsp.
baking soda
2½ tsp.
baking powder
¾ tsp.
kosher salt
1½ sticks
(3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
1¼ cups
buttermilk, shaken
½ tsp.
vanilla extract
¼ cup
heavy cream (for brushing)
¼ cup
sugar (for sprinkling)
Preheat
the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with a piece of parchment paper and
set aside.
Begin
by steeping 1 heaping tsp. of the Lavender Earl Grey tea leaves in ¼ cup
boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain and reserve the tea.
In a
well-cleaned coffee or spice grinder, grind the remaining teaspoon of tea leaves to
a very fine powder. In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered tea leaves,
flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
With
clean hands, or using a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry mixture
until it is fully incorporated and has the consistency of fine breadcrumbs.
Next,
make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk,
vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp. of the brewed Lavender Earl Grey tea. Using your
hands, combine the ingredients until the dry mixture is wet (do not
knead!).
Turn
the mixture onto a clean, lightly floured surface, and using your hands, gather
the dough together. Gently pat the dough to create a rectangle about 1½ inches
thick. Using a dough cutter or large knife, cut the scones into wedges
measuring about 3½ by 4 inches, and carefully place them on the prepared pan.
Liberally
brush the tops of each scone with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake the
scones for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Yield:
8 to 10 scones
Notes:
- You can find Lavender Earl Grey tea at specialty tea shops or online.
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