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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones have a bit of color and a bright burst of flavor. Transform traditional scones with this lemony recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Scone Dough
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter , cold
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a large liquid measuring cup. Stir together and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds in a large mixing bowl.
- Grate the cold butter using the small side of a hand grater or box grater. Add it to the mixing bowl. Using your hands, combine until small pieces are formed.
- Add the buttermilk mixture and, using a large spoons or a pastry cutter, stir just until the dough comes together, being careful not to over mix.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, dividing into two and then forming those into discs about 1-inch thick.
- Place on prepared baking sheet. Slice each disc into 6 triangle-shaped pieces (like a pie).
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
- To make the glaze, stir together the sugar 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice until smooth. If the mixture is too dry, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix together until it is a drizzlable consistency.
- If you've tried this method, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
262IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.