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Lemon Poppyseed Greek Yogurt Scones

Perfectly tender, sweet lemon poppyseed scones made with Greek Yogurt, lots of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest and finished with a drool worthy lemony glaze.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
46 mins
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour, spooned and levled
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon zest, or more as desired
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 6 Tbsp. cold, unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup plain, full fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold + 2 Tbsp, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. coarse sugar/ turbinado sugar

Instructions

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  1. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Then add in the sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently whisk to combine.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter pieces and using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until butter is the size of peas. (I sometimes use my hands for this, but since heat from fingers and hands warm up the butter, if you use this method be sure to freeze or refrigerate the scones for just 15-30 minutes prior to baking).
  3. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, cold heavy cream, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
  4. Add the Greek yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until it begins to come together.
  5. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and gently begin to knead the dough to bring it together. Be sure to handle the dough lightly, as you don't want to over-work this dough. Make sure to use a little flour on your hands and on your work surface so the dough does not stick. Fold the dough in half over itself and use your hands to gently flatten layers together.
  6. Shape the dough into a large circle ~1 inch thick. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut in half long ways, and then cut again crossways, and make each section into triangles. It will make 8 scones.
  7. Transfer the wedges to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place about 2" apart.
  8. Place in the freezer for 15-30 minutes or until dough is chilled.
  9. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  10. Brush lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar on top. Bake for ~16-18 minutes or until tops are lightly browned. Careful not over bake, scones will become dry.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool.
For the glaze:
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  1. Stir together the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over scones once they have completely cooled and garnish coarse sugar, more poppyseeds, and lemon zest.

Notes

  • Store the scones in a plastic baggie in the fridge, or air tight container for a few days. 
  • Scones, like biscuits, are most tender when handled minimally. So have your ingredients ready, and use a soft touch when mixing and patting the dough.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1scone Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 540mg (23%) Potassium 97mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 570IU (11%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scone
Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 570IU 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 215mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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