These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are one of the most requested baked goods in our family. Whenever my boys come home for a visit, this is one of the recipes I always make. They are devoured and gone in no time!!
There’s something about the flavor of lemon that feels like pure sunshine in a bite. Add a touch of poppy seed crunch and wrap it all in a tender, buttery scone, and you’ve got yourself a breakfast (or anytime) winner. These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are everything a good scone should be: golden on the outside, soft and flaky inside, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Scones:
Easy to make—no mixer required!
Bright, citrusy flavor from fresh lemon zest and juice
Subtle crunch from poppy seeds in every bite
Moist and tender crumb, thanks to cold butter and buttermilk or cream
These scones are super easy to make but there are a few important tips to guarantee the perfect texture. First make sure the butter is icy cold. Next be sure to NOT over mix or over handle the scone dough too much. This will keep the scones light and flaky.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Make Ahead Tip
You can freeze the unbaked scones! Just cut and place them on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then store in a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to the baking time. Makes it the perfect treat for guests.
These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are guaranteed to brighten your kitchen and your mood. They are so good warm and crumbly, straight from the oven. 💛
If you give this recipe a try, tag me on Instagram or drop a comment below—I’d love to hear how they turned out for you!
Other Scone Recipes:
Vanilla Bean Scones (Starbucks copycat)
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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Description
Bright & Buttery Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are the perfect morning pick-me-up or anytime treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 Tb baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 Tb poppy seed
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup firm butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- Cut in butter using pastry blender or crisscrossing knifes, until mixture is the size of small peas.
- Using a fork, slowly pour buttermilk into flour mixture and stir gently until ball forms.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead lightly 10 times.
- Pat or roll in 9 inch circle and place on cookie sheet lined with silpat or parchment paper.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut into 8 wedges and place wedges about 2 inches apart.
- Brush with milk or an egg wash (egg mixed with 1 TB water, milk or cream)
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the scones back make the glaze by mixing the lemon juice with the powdered sugar.
- Drizzle the glaze on the warm scones. Allow to cool and enjoy!
I made these and they are absolutely wonderful! Melt in your mouth deliciousness! 😍
I made these for Valentines Day (when cut they looked like a broken heart) for my sons teacher at school. She refused to share, and had to have the recipe. A great success and a repeat recipe for sure!
These lemon scones look incredible! You guys always have amazing recipes and I try making the majority of them! You are my favorite food blog to fallow! But I have noticed there has not been very many posts lately 🙁 keep the recipes coming! You guys are amazing!
Yum! I have been feeling like scones lately. We must be on the same wave length. 🙂