Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones
“Discover the joy of making Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones at home. This 45-minute english recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones at home. This 45-minute english recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones is a beloved English dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones
📝 Ingredients
- •2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1 tablespoon brown sugar, preferably turbinado or raw sugar
- •1 egg, lightly beaten
- •1/4 cup (1-3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- •1 cup (8 ounces) chilled heavy whipping cream
- •1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
- •1/4 cup poppy seeds
- •1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- •2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- •1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 ad position oven rack in the center. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, place the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder and salt and process for 10 seconds to blend well.
- 2
Add the cold butter pieces and pulse five times at 1 second intervals, or until the butter into cut into medium pieces.
- 3
Add the cream and pulse another 20 times, or until the dough holds together in small, thick clumps. Use a spatula to scrape the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently squeeze the clumps together until they form a cohesive dough.Pat the dough into a circle 7 inches in diameter and about 1-inch thick. Use a chef's knife to cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 4
Brush the tops with a thin coating of the lightly beaten egg (you will not use all of the egg).
- 5
Sprinkle evenly with sugar.
- 6
Bake the scones for 17-20 minutes, until firm to the touch and golden brown.
- 7
Transfer to a rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones at home. This 45-minute english recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality baking powder
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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