Dandelion Honey Scones Clotted (Printable)

Golden scones with floral honey, served warm alongside rich clotted cream for a delightful tea-time treat.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly combined.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, rub in the butter until the mix resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk, and egg until smooth and fully integrated.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat gently into a round about 1 inch thick.
07 - Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut scones from the dough. Arrange on prepared baking sheet. Gather and re-roll any dough scraps to cut remaining scones.
08 - Brush tops with milk. Bake for 12–15 minutes until risen and golden brown.
09 - Transfer scones to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of dandelion honey.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The subtle sweetness of dandelion honey makes these scones taste like spring afternoons bottled up.
  • It's an easy recipe that feels indulgent, perfect for impromptu tea gatherings or lazy brunches.
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough makes scones tough—trust that shaggy is beautiful here.
  • Chilling the butter right until it hits the flour keeps the scones light and flaky.
03 -
  • Measure your flour carefully and don’t pack it—too much means dry scones.
  • Brushing scones with milk rather than egg yields a softer crust, so don’t skip that last touch.
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