The ultimate in Royal Wedding snacks
You can’t get much more British than piping hot scones served with a spot of tea. This recipe combines the warm buttery goodness of scones with the flavour of the most royal of teas: Earl Grey. These dainty delights would be perfect for any royal breakfast. Or anytime, really.
You’ll need:
- 2 heaping teaspoons Lavender Earl Grey tea leaves (you can buy these loose, or cut them out of tea bags. You can also use regular Earl Grey tea)
- 3 cups all- purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2- inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for sprinkling)
