Description
These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are a delightful treat, bursting with zesty flavor and wonderfully easy to make. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, they combine fresh lemon juice, poppy seeds, and Greek yogurt for a moist and tender scone. Great for brunch or as a simple dessert, they will surely impress any crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt, whisking well.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, flatten it into a 12-inch circle, and cut into six wedges.
- Gather any scraps, reshape, and cut into six more wedges.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet and bake for 15–17 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, melted butter, and lemon juice together until smooth.
- Once baked, brush the warm scones with melted butter and drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra poppy seeds on the glaze.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the dough.
Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Feel free to adjust the glaze sweetness to your liking by modifying powdered sugar and lemon juice amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg