Clover Honey Shortbreads

2 tbsps Red Clover Petals
2 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Demerara Sugar
2 sticks of Unsalted Butter (must be 67f)
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsps Local Honey

This recipe really is quick and easy when you get down to it, but there is some prep time before hand. The dried clover petals must be plucked from their green stems which can be pretty time consuming. Luckily you only need two tablespoons of petals for a nice hint of colour and flavour.

In a large bowl mix togther the clover petals, the sugar and salt with your finger tips, make sure there are no lumps of sugar. Demerara is a soft, moist sugar that tends to clump together it needs to be evenly distributed in the flour before you any of the moist ingredients.
Ensure the butter is at the proper temperature by sticking an instant read thermometer into one of the sticks. It should read about 67f, be cool to the touch and flexible, NOT soft and greasy. If it is too soft return it to the fridge for a few minutes.
When the butter is ready cut the sticks into a few smaller cubes and add to the bowl, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles a soft meal. Drizzle in honey and rub into the flour, after this addition the dough should form a soft crumbly ball. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin on a floured surface, cut into shapes and bake for about ten minutes. They should be golden brown at the very edges and bottom of the cookie.

This is a very simple cookie which isn't too sweet; it pairs well with coffee, tea or fresh fruit. I'm sure the addition of Lavender would be great too.