Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are light and fluffy pastries with a refreshing citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together cream, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in poppy seeds.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a circle.
- Cut into wedges and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- These scones freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, Scones, Breakfast Scones, Lemon Scones