How to Bake Lavender

Baking lavender is specifically for culinary use.

The fragrant flower lavender is widely known for its ability to calm, soothe and relax, which is why it is used in soaps, lotions, room sprays, perfumes and candles. However, lavender can also be eaten by those who long for the positive effects and enjoy its distinct taste. If you are interested in adding lavender to your baked goods or savory meals, you must start by searching for a culinary lavender that is specifically intended for cooking and consumption, and does not contain chemicals.

Things You'll Need

• Mortar and pestle
• 1 tbsp. dried lavender
• 1/4 cup butter
• One egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• Large mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Nonstick spray
• 2 pounds red potatoes
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Six fresh lavender sprigs, or 1 tsp. dried lavender buds
• 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

Lavender Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray your baking sheet with nonstick spray.

2. Ground your dried lavender with a mortar and pestle. The grinds should be fine so that you can mix it into your baked goods without encountering large pieces.

3. Mix the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Blend well until the mixture is creamy. Beat the egg and add it to the bowl. Fold in the lavender and flour so that the bowl's contents are well blended.

4. Create cookies out of the batter. If you spoon out your batter in teaspoon sizes, this recipe will make 2 1/2 dozen lavender cookies.

5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are a light golden color. Allow them to cool on a rack before serving. Always check the inside of the cookies when you pull them out of the oven to make sure they are cooked all the way through.

Lavender and Rosemary Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

2. Wash the potatoes and cut them into wedges or chunks. Place them into a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

3. Add the salt, garlic powder and fresh rosemary to the potatoes. Mix well until evenly coated.

4. Scatter the potatoes onto the baking sheet. Place the lavender sprigs or dried lavender buds over the top of the potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside.

5. Remove the lavender sprigs from the potatoes prior to serving.

References

• All Recipes: Lavender Cookies Recipe
• American Public Media: Potatoes with Lavender and Rosemary