These moist Lemon Poppy Seed Scones will have you thinking that spring has finally arrived! The delightful flavour of the tangy lemon in the scone and topped with the lemon glaze gives this scone a burst of freshness.
Scones have become one of my favourite choices to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Growing up we did not eat scones as Mom would have other pastries, most often Hungarian pastries to snack on. I was a adult before I had my first scone and I thought, geez I really really like these! I know what you’re thinking…..I guess it’s all about what we are exposed to and scones were not one of them. I enjoy them sweet or savoury and what I really like about sweet scones is the little amount sugar added to them.
WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED FOR THESE SCONES
- All purpose flour
- Light spelt flour or replace with all purpose
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Poppy seed
- Unsalted butter: you can use salted butter as well
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Egg
- Lemon juice and zest
- Powdered sugar
Most often I like to use organic all purpose or spelt flour or raw fine sugar in my baking. However, regular flour and sugar can be easily substituted.
SOME HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
- I tend to use organic flours when baking, however, it isn’t necessary. Regular unbleached flour works the same and if you don’t have spelt flour on hand, add 2 cups of regular unbleached all-purpose flour to this recipe.
- Also, if you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can replace it with sour cream.
- I highly recommend to use COLD butter when adding it to the recipe, that is what gets you the multiple layers of flakiness. If the butter starts to soften, place it in the freeze for a few minutes.
- Important not to over mix the dough once all of the ingredients are added. Overmixing will make the scones tough and you won’t end up with a soft tender scone.
HOW TO MAKE THESE DELICIOUS SCONES
Combined the dry ingredients into a medium bowl then add the COLD grated butter. Whisk the liquid ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. Then combine together the dry and liquid and add coconut. Mix the ingredients long enough to combine.
Once the all of the ingredients are combined and the dough is relatively smooth, press the dough into an 8 inch circular shape and about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 8 pieces and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Mix together the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Then drizzle it over the scones. Allow to dry and serve! Sometimes I have added lemon zest to the scones and again that is added that extra lemon flavour to the scones. Either way this recipe is so delightful and delicious!
HOW TO STORE THESE SCONES
To prevent the glaze from melting, store them in the refrigerator in a container with a sealed lid. These scones, like most, can be stored in the freezer for up to 3-4 months…if they last that long 🙂
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Equipment
- large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup organic light spelt flour
- 1/3 cup raw fine sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- 2 tsp poppy seed
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seed.
- Cut or grate cold butter into the flour mixture with a fork, pastry blender or grater.
- In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Mix in the yogurt lemon mixture into the dry ingredients until combined and moist. Avoid over mixing.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently gather the dough together to form a ball. If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit of flour to your hands. Press the dough into an 8 inch disc and ½ inch thickness, then cut into 8 wedges. Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack. Serve warm and enjoy!
Glaze:
- Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over the scones.
