Dandelion Honey Scones Clotted Cream (Print View)

Delicate golden scones with dandelion honey, served with clotted cream for a classic springtime treat.

# 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
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1 large egg

→ To Serve

09 - Dandelion honey, for drizzling
10 - 1 cup clotted cream

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and sea salt until uniform.
03 - Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry blender or fingertips to rub the butter into the dry mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together dandelion honey, whole milk, and the egg until thoroughly blended.
05 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat into a 1-inch-thick round.
07 - Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to portion scones and set them on the lined baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat until all dough is cut.
08 - Brush the scone tops lightly with milk to encourage a golden finish.
09 - Place in oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until scones are risen and golden brown.
10 - Transfer baked scones to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of dandelion honey.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Your kitchen will fill with a warm, inviting scent that hints at sunshine and earth.
  • The scones stay tender even after cooling, which means you can sneak another one later without guilt.
02 -
  • If you overwork the dough, the scones come out disappointingly hard—I've learned to handle gently and trust imperfection.
  • Adding the honey with wet ingredients avoids grainy clumps that can sneak into every bite.
03 -
  • Freeze the butter cubes for 10 minutes if your kitchen is warm—they’ll stay solid while you work.
  • Brushing scones with milk instead of egg gives a subtler, golden finish that pairs beautifully with honey.
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