Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Bright and tangy lemon poppy seed scones that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine the buttermilk, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl, then whisk.
- Pour the wet mixture into the flour and butter mixture, gently folding in the poppy seeds.
- Shape the dough on a lightly floured surface, patting it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick, then cut into triangles.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden on top.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute cold butter with vegan butter and buttermilk with a mixture of milk and vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, lemon, poppy seeds, breakfast, brunch, baking