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Lavender Biscuits

Heavenly Lavender Biscuits: Flaky Magic for Your Table

Delightful Lavender Biscuits infused with floral notes, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 tbsp Sugar adjust based on preference, coconut sugar is a great alternative
  • 1 tbsp Dried Lavender use culinary lavender for the best taste
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder make sure it’s fresh for optimal fluffiness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda check the expiration date for effectiveness
  • 1 tsp Salt feel free to use sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold, can use margarine or vegan butter for dairy-free version
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk cold, substitute with milk + vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Coarse Sugar optional topping for added sweetness and crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • biscuit cutter
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lavender Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grind sugar with dried culinary lavender in a food processor until finely processed.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  4. Add prepared lavender sugar and remaining sugar to the dry ingredients; mix well.
  5. Cut in cold, diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.
  6. Gently stir in the cold buttermilk until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  7. Transfer dough to a floured surface and pat it to 1 inch thick; cut biscuits without twisting.
  8. Chill cut biscuits in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  9. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle coarse sugar before baking, if desired.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden; cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for flakiness, avoid overmixing, and watch bake time closely.

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