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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Gluten free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones that are tender and soft inside while still browned around the edges. Drizzled with a lemony glaze, they are a treat for anytime of day. I like them with butter or clotted cream and jam, and they are great just as they are too!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3 cups gluten free flour with xanthan gum - I use Bob's Red Mill gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whole milk - sub with dairy free creamer
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup butter, melted - or dairy free alternative
  • ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed - approximately 1-2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest - approximately 2 lemons

Lemony Drizzle & Garnish

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • extra lemon zest & poppy seeds for garnish - Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven with a pizza stone or baking sheet to 400 degrees. 
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In another bowl combine milk, eggs, lemon juice and zest.  Mix with a fork and break the eggs up.  Add the melted butter and mix to combine.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry.  Mix with a for or large spoon until it all comes together in a ball. 
  • Shape into a 1 inch thick disk on a sheet of parchment paper.  Cut into 8 wedges.  Carefully pull the wedges outward allowing about ½ inch between each.
  • Transfer the scones onto the hot sheet pan or pizza stone.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching closely after 15 minutes.  Once the scones have just barely browned and still feel soft, but set (not doughy) when you press on the center, they are done.  Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before digging in!
  • Enjoy with butter, clotted cream and jam, berries on the side or a little bit of everything!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
88
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
426
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
57
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
55
g
18
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
23
g
26
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
617
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
125
mg
13
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.