Lemon Poppyseed Scones
Cuisine: Baking
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Serves: 10-12 scones
 
These lemon poppyseed scones are the perfect treat to enjoy for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
  • 4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. poppyseeds
  • ¾ cup butter, frozen
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp. buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. almond extract
  • ¼ tsp. almond extract
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon + more lemon juice for glaze
  • Turbinado sugar for topping
  • ¼ cup heavy cream for topping
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Take your butter out of the freezer and grate it with a box grater. Add the butter to the bowl and mix to combine. Place the bowl in the freezer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. In a liquid measuring cup, place the buttermilk, egg, vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts, and lemon juice. Whisk to combine, then take the other bowl out of the freezer. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. I like to turn the dough onto a floured surface to finish mixing with my hands, folding the dough over itself into layers until it's combined and formed into a rectangle.
  3. Using a bench scraper, cut the scones straight down into triangles. Place onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Be careful not to crowd the pan, using two pans if needed. Place the pan or pans in the freezer for at least 45 minutes.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Take the scones out of the freezer and brush the tops with heavy cream, then sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. When they're cool, mix the powdered sugar with just enough lemon juice for the desired consistency, then drizzle over the scones.
  6. Scones are best enjoyed the same day but can be enjoyed the next day as well. If you're planning to serve them the next day, wait to add the glaze until ready to serve.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/lemon-poppyseed-scones/