lemon-poppy seed scones with lemon glaze

Name: Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones with Lemon Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 13 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: ## SCONES; 2 cups - all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup - granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) poppy seeds; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon zest (about 2 medium lemons); 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 pinch - salt; 1/2 cup - unsalted butter, cold; 1/2 cup - heavy cream; 1/4 cup - fresh lemon juice; ## GLAZE; 1/2 cup - confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on May 13, 2017

These are tasty and the perfect breakfast treat to enjoy with juice, coffee or tea. The lemon and poppy seeds are a natural pair, and they work together quite well in this scone recipe. Your family will love them. The less you handle the dough, the lighter the scone texture will be after baking. So when blending the dough, mix just until ingredients are fully incorporated. And when shaping, don't overwork the dough or it could lead to dense or tough scones.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 13 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

SCONES
2 cups - all-purpose flour
1/4 cup - granulated sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 2 medium lemons)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch - salt
1/2 cup - unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup - heavy cream
1/4 cup - fresh lemon juice
GLAZE
1/2 cup - confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

How To Make lemon-poppy seed scones with lemon glaze

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender (or fork), cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cream, 1/4 cup of the lemon juice, and stir until until dough forms (don't over-work the dough).
Step 3

Shape dough into a ball. Roll dough into an 8-inch circle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knive, cut into 8 wedges. Transfer dough to the baking sheet, placing wedges side-by-side about 1 inch apart but still forming a circle.
Step 4

Place baking sheet in oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until center is baked and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer to rack to cool for about 15 minutes.
Step 5

Stir together the confectioners' sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled scones, and serve.
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