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Lavender, Sage, and Sultana Scones
Makes 12
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
¾ teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
⅓ cup golden raisins (sultanas)
1 cup cold heavy cream, divided
• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, lavender, sage, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins.
• Add ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons cold cream to flour
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