1 tbsp lavender flowers (heads only),
rinsed and dried
Method:
Preheat the oven
to 450°F/230°C/gas 8. Line two cookie sheets with
parchment paper.
Sift the flour, baking powder,
and salt into a large bowl. Beat the butter and
sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high
speed until creamy.
Add the egg yolk, beating
until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients and
lavender leaves.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface
and knead to form a soft dough. Roll out the dough
to a thickness of 1/4 inch (5 mm).
Sprinkle the
dough with the lavender flowers, pressing in the
heads with a rolling pin. Use 2-inch (5-cm) cookie
cutters to cut out the cookies.
Gather the dough
scraps, re-roll, and continue cutting out cookies
until all the dough is used. Use a spatula to
transfer the cookies to the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until firm to the touch
and lightly browned. Transfer to racks to cool.