Lavender Glaze for Baked Goods (Printable Version)
Delicate floral lavender glaze perfect for cakes, scones, and cookies with a fragrant French-inspired touch.
# Ingredient List:
→ Lavender Milk
01 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
→ Glaze Base
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Combine milk and dried lavender in small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until steaming, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Pour mixture through fine-mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Allow infused milk to cool slightly before using.
03 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons lavender-infused milk in mixing bowl. Add lemon juice if desired. Continue whisking until completely smooth and pourable.
04 - Check glaze thickness. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time to thin, or more powdered sugar to thicken as needed for desired pouring consistency.
05 - Drizzle or spread glaze evenly over cooled baked goods. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow glaze to set completely before serving.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary baked goods into something that looks and tastes professionally crafted
- The floral flavor is subtle and sophisticated, not overwhelming like artificial lavender can be
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- Overheating the milk can make the lavender flavor taste bitter or cooked, so remove it the moment steam appears
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than your final desired consistency
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- Make the lavender milk up to a day ahead and keep it refrigerated for even deeper flavor infusion
- If you cannot find culinary lavender, a high quality lavender tea bag can work in a pinch