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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are soft, moist scones with poppy seeds and lemon zest, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 scones
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • pastry cutter
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • zest from 1 lemon freshly grated
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 unit egg
  • 0.67 cups soured milk directions in notes

Lemon Glaze

  • 1.75 cups confectioners sugar
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salted butter

Instructions
 

  • Place a rack into the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  • Cut butter into smaller pieces and with a pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and soured milk.
  • Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until it just comes together. Then using a rubber spatula, knead and fold it together about 8 to 10 times.
  • Prepare a flat surface by dusting it with flour, and turn the dough out onto it.
  • Divide the dough in half and pat each into a circle approximately 5 inches in diameter. Cut the dough into 6 wedges and transfer the entire disk of dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are lightly golden and firm. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
  • In a medium microwavable bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and butter.
  • Place bowl into the microwave and set on high for 45 seconds.
  • Whisk again to mix well, removing any lumps and allow to sit for a few minutes to cool.
  • Drizzle over scones and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, Brunch, dessert, Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, scones
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