Lavender Glaze for Baked Goods (Print Version)
A fragrant floral glaze with delicate lavender notes, perfect for drizzling over your favorite baked treats.
# What You Need:
→ 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, for brightness)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine milk and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until just steaming, not boiling. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Allow the strained milk to cool slightly before proceeding.
03 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of lavender-infused milk in a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice if using. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and pourable.
04 - Check glaze texture. Add more milk if too thick, or additional powdered sugar if too thin. Aim for a ribbon-like consistency that drizzles easily.
05 - Drizzle or spread glaze generously over cooled baked goods. Let set for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow proper firming.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary baked goods into something that looks and tastes professionally crafted
- The flavor is sophisticated enough for dinner parties but simple enough for Tuesday morning scones
02 -
- Overheating the milk during steeping will make the lavender taste bitter and sharp
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than your final target consistency
03 -
- Grind the dried lavender slightly with a mortar and pestle before steeping for faster flavor release
- Brush excess crumbs off your cake before glazing to keep the surface pristine