Description
Indulge in the delightfully bright flavors of Ridiculously Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, a treat that transforms your perception of scones from dry to melt-in-your-mouth wonders. These scones are moist, tender, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor complemented by crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, this simple recipe ensures you can whip up a batch in under 40 minutes without breaking a sweat. Impress your family and friends with these charming treats that not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1½ tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 medium-sized lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, corn starch, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead three times. Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into triangles or desired shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg