Lavender Glaze for Baked Goods (Print Version)
Delicate floral lavender glaze with fragrant notes, ideal for finishing baked treats
# What You'll 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine milk and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until steaming, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes to develop floral flavor.
02 - Pour mixture through fine-mesh strainer to remove lavender buds. Set strained milk aside to cool slightly before incorporating into glaze base.
03 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2.5 to 3 tablespoons lavender-infused milk in mixing bowl. Add lemon juice if desired. Continue whisking until completely smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
04 - Add additional milk to thin glaze or more powdered sugar to thicken as needed for desired drizzling consistency.
05 - Drizzle or spread glaze generously over cooled baked goods. Allow to set for at least 10 minutes before serving to achieve proper coating.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary baked goods into something that feels like it came from a patisserie window
- The floral flavor is subtle and sophisticated, not overpowering or perfumed
- You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
02 -
- Overheating the milk makes the lavender taste bitter and medicinal, not floral
- Powdered sugar amounts can vary wildly depending on humidity, so trust your eyes over the exact measurements
03 -
- A tiny drop of natural food coloring gives you that dreamy lavender hue without artificial dyes
- Use a fine mesh strainer or even coffee filters to catch every single lavender bud