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Lightly floral and beautifully simple, these biscuits shine at any tea party or weekend table. Made with beginner-friendly steps, they fit right into brunch recipes, quick homemade recipes, and collections of easy homemade biscuits and classic bread making recipes.

Lavender Biscuits

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, lavender, tea party
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 –2 tsp dried culinary lavender buds lightly crushed
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar optional
  • 6 tbsp 85 g cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 –1 cup buttermilk or milk + yogurt
  • 1 egg optional, for egg wash
  • Extra flour for rolling and coarse sugar for topping optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, lavender, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually stir in buttermilk until dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat to about 1-inch thickness.
  6. Cut biscuits using a floured cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.
  7. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash or milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Use culinary lavender for best flavor—too much can taste soapy.
Keep butter cold for flaky layers.
For a stronger lavender flavor, infuse lavender into warm milk or butter before using.
Add lemon zest for a fresh, bright variation.