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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

These lemon poppy seed scones are perfect for an early morning breakfast or a sweet treat after dinner. With the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, these glazed lemon scones are a refreshing twist on the classic scone. Making this lemon poppy seed scone recipe is a quick and easy sweet treat that is both satisfying and refreshing. These scones are a delightful blend of tangy lemon and nutty poppy seeds that create a unique flavor that is sure to please. Enjoy with your morning coffee or add some zest to your afternoon tea, these easy lemon scones are the best choice.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 37 minutes

Servings: 6 scones

Calories: 401 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups - Flour
  • ¼ cup - White granulated sugar
  • ⅛ cup - Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp - Baking powder
  • 1 tsp - Baking soda
  • ½ tsp - Salt
  • ½ cup - Unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons - Poppy seeds
  • ¼ cup - Lemon juice
  • ¼ cup - Milk
  • 1 tsp - Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp - Butter
  • white sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Add the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda and baking powder together in a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until the ingredients are combined.
  4. Add in the cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using clean hands, squeeze the butter and dry ingredients together to create a crumbly mixture
  5. Mix in the poppy seeds.
  6. Add the egg, lemon juice, milk and vanilla extract, and knead together until a dough forms.
  7. Place the dough on a clean flat surface and form the dough into about a 10×10 inch disc.
  8. Cut the dough into 6 equal triangle shaped pieces.
  9. Transfer the 6 pieces onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
  10. Take the tablespoon of melted butter and lightly brush each scone with it and sprinkle white sugar on top.
  11. Place baking sheet in the oven and and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the scones are a light golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and top each scone with a lemon glaze of your choice and garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition

Energy: 401 kcal | Total Fat: 19 g | Saturated: 11 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 46 mg | Total Carbs: 52 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 14 g | Proteins: 6 g | Sodium: 447 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 5 g

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