Description
Delightfully fluffy scones bursting with bright lemon flavor and the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine the milk, egg, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle on a floured surface.
- Shape the dough into wedges or fun shapes with a knife or cookie cutter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and lightly springy to touch.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh or can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg