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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

These scones are so moist and have a fresh lemon flavour throughout.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Calories: 305

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

Equipment

  • large baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seed.  
  3. Cut or grate cold butter into the flour mixture with a fork, pastry blender or grater.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  5. Mix in the yogurt lemon mixture into the dry ingredients until combined and moist. Avoid over mixing.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack. Serve warm and enjoy!    
Glaze:
  1. Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over the scones.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 302mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg

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