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    Hearts-a-Plentea for VALENTINE’S DAY

    Apr 23, 2019 7 minutes

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    Strawberry, Lavender, and White Chocolate Scones

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    Strawberry, Lavender, and White Chocolate Scones

    Makes 12

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    ½ teaspoon dried culinary lavender
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ cup cold salted butter, cubed
    1 cup chopped freeze-dried strawberries*
    1 (4-ounce) bar white chocolate*, chopped
    1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, lavender, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add strawberries and chocolate, stirring until combined.

    • In a small bowl, stir together cold cream and vanilla extract. Add cream mixture to flour mixture, stirring until mixture

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