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Cozy Coastal Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Recipe with Clotted Cream

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These lemon poppy seed scones are tender, flaky, and bright with fresh lemon zest and juice, perfect for cozy mornings or tea parties. Served best warm with clotted cream, they offer a comforting coastal flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Clotted cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, poppy seeds, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dough comes together. If too dry, add cream 1 tablespoon at a time; if too wet, add a sprinkle of flour.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat into a 7-inch (18cm) circle about 1-inch (2.5cm) thick.
  7. Cut the circle into 8 wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Lightly brush the tops with heavy cream for a glossy finish.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Transfer scones to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  11. Serve warm with clotted cream and optional jam.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough scones. Brush tops with cream for a golden crust. Fresh lemon zest and juice are essential for bright flavor. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking; add extra baking time if chilled.

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