Lavender Glaze for Baked Goods (Printable)
Delicate floral glaze with fragrant lavender notes, ideal for finishing baked treats
# What You'll Need:
→ Lavender Milk
01 - 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
02 - 1/4 cup whole milk or dairy-free milk alternative
→ Glaze Base
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Combine whole milk and dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until just steaming, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes to extract floral flavor.
02 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-proof container, discarding lavender buds. Allow milk to cool slightly before using.
03 - Place sifted powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of lavender-infused milk and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
04 - Check glaze texture. If too thick, add additional lavender milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time. If too thin, incorporate more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until desired spreading consistency is reached.
05 - Drizzle or spread glaze evenly over completely cooled baked goods including cakes, scones, or cookies. Let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes until glaze sets and firms.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your guests will assume you spent hours mastering French patisserie techniques
- The floral scent transforms ordinary baked goods into something that feels special and elegant
- It comes together in seven minutes but makes everything look like you really tried
02 -
- Overheating the milk makes the lavender taste bitter instead of floral and sweet
- The glaze thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than you think you need
03 -
- Warm your baked goods slightly before glazing so it melts into the surface beautifully
- Leftover glaze keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week and can be reheated gently