Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Sweet, tart, easy to make, and so good! These jumbo bakery-style lemon poppy seed scones are the perfect way to start your day.
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 591kcal
Ingredients
Scones
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup poppy seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter frozen or cold
- 2 large eggs cold
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
Lemon Glaze
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
Scones
- Heat oven to 375℉/190℃.
- Line sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Mix eggs and cream in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Grate butter into flour mixture.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Add cream mixture and mix lightly, just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Scrape out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll (or pat) into a circle, about 1 inch tall.
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges.
- Place on sheet pan, at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Glaze
- Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Beat until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled scones.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Scone | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 861IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg