Dandelion Honey Scones Cream (Printable)

Golden, tender scones with dandelion honey and rich cream—ideal for tea, brunch, or spring gatherings.

# What Goes In:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, rub the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk, and egg until fully blended.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a fork or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat gently into a 1-inch-thick round.
07 - Using a 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out scones and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Gather any scraps and repeat as needed.
08 - Lightly brush the tops with milk for a golden finish. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until risen and golden brown.
09 - Remove scones to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and a drizzle of dandelion honey.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Warm dandelion honey adds a subtle sweetness that makes these scones irresistible alongside any cup of tea.
  • The pillowy texture, paired with clotted cream, turns a simple treat into pure comfort—I always see smiles after the first bite.
02 -
  • If you overwork the dough, the scones turn tough and lose their crumbly charm—a lesson I learned after a batch of hockey-puck scones.
  • Brushing the tops with milk just before baking gives them that bakery-worthy shine and crisp golden crust.
03 -
  • Cut your scones cleanly and don’t twist the cutter—twisting seals the sides and ruins the rise.
  • Let the scones cool for just a few minutes before serving so the cream melts ever so slightly.
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