These sweet, flaky scones are bursting with fresh lemon and are a perfect way to brighten up any morning!
I don't think anything goes better together than lemon and poppy seeds. Combine those two in a sweet, buttery dough and you've got the perfect spring time treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
What I really love about this recipe though is the just how easy it comes together. It takes minutes to prep and only fifteen minutes to bake. I've finished them off with a simple icing drizzle that perfectly compliments the bright citrus notes.
More Lemon Recipes to Love
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Lemon Pudding Cakes - These little lemon pudding cakes are light and fluffy on top with a sweet pudding at the bottom. They are easy to make and sure to please this summer season!
Classic Lemon Pound Cake - This rich, buttery pound cake is bursting with the fresh flavors of lemons! Enjoy a slice in the early morning hours with coffee or as an after dinner delight with tea.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 scones 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups AP flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 2/3 cups whole milk
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Icing:
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, lemon zest, lemon extract and poppy seeds together until a crumbly mixture forms.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg and milk. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this to brush the scones with later.
- Add the egg and milk mixture to the dough and pulse until a soft, sticky dough comes together. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and gently knead the dough until it is soft and smooth.
- Roll out into a disk about ½ - inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out the scones. You should get about 1 dozen.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops of each with the reserved milk and egg wash. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Transfer to a cooling rack while you prepare the icing. For the icing, simple whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled scones. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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Samantha Donnelly says
I love scones, and not made them in ages, never thought of having lemon and poppy seed scones before
Marta says
I loved how buttery and tender the crumb on these lemon poppy seed scones were. They tasted like Spring!
Heather says
Yum! Lemon poppy seed was my Nana's go-to flavor. She made this loaf that was my absolute favorite. Can't wait to try this!
Christine H says
These sound delicious! We love lemon and poppy seeds! I have never tried making scones myself. I will give these a try!
Bernice says
Lemon and poppyseed are such a classic combination. I love how you've created this easy recipe and made it extra special with the glaze drizzle.
Liz says
I love poppy seed muffins and bread, but have never tried a lemon poppy seed scone. What a great idea! I will have to make these, sounds delicious!
gloria says
I love these, and I love poppy seeds !
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Love these scones! They look and sound terrific. Good scones are usually hard to find unless you make them at home although we do have one bakery about 30 minutes away that produces great ones! My wife probably wouldn't eat these...complains that poppy seeds get in her teeth. Wouldn't stop me though! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Chiara says
easy to make and delicious, have a nice day my dear, xoxo
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A classic combo...we would love these scones too.