Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Description:
The time honored combination of lemon and poppy seeds is delicious in these scones.

Ingredients:
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. granulated white sugar
1 T. baking powder
3 T. poppy seeds
2 t. grated lemon peel
1 t. salt
10 T. chilled butter cut into pieces
1 large egg
2 T. fresh lemon juice
Milk

Directions:
1. Position rack in top third of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix flour,sugar,poppy seeds, baking powder, lemon peel and salt in bowl of food processor. Add butter and cut in using pulse button in on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Whisk egg and lemon juice in small bowl. Add to flour mix, process using off/on pulse, until moist clumps form. Add 1/3 cup milk, process just till dough comes together, add more milk if dough seems too dry.

4. Using floured hands gather dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface pat the dough into an 8 inch circle. Cut into eight triangles.

5. Transfer scones to baking sheet, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

6. Bake until scones are golden brown and tester inserted in middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes.



Recipe Summary:
Yield: 8 scones
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Brunswick, ME

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