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Lemon Poppyseed Scones

Sweet, tanyg Lemon Poppyseed Scones with a tender crumb, crunchy edges, and sweet lemon glaze - ready in under an hour.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 serves
Calories 324kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 tbsp coconut cream full-fat; unsweetened, chilled; approx. 150 ml or 142 g
  • 2 tsp lemon juice fresh; approx. 10 ml
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract approx. 5 ml
  • cups all-purpose flour approx. 270 g
  • 1 tbsp baking powder approx. 12 g
  • ½ tsp baking soda approx. 3 g
  • cup granulated sugar approx. 67 g
  • ½ tsp salt approx. 3 g
  • 6 tbsp coconut oil cold; solid; approx. 85 g
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest fresh; approx. 6 g
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds approx. 18 g
  • 1 cup powdered sugar approx. 113 g
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice fresh; 15–30 ml

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the cold, solid coconut oil to the dry mixture. Using your fingertips, pastry cutter, or a fork, work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of oil.
  • Pour the coconut cream mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the lemon zest and poppy seeds. Gently stir until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a small splash of coconut milk until it just holds together. The dough should be slightly crumbly, not sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the scones tender.
  • Slice the circle into 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet and chill for at least 15 minutes.
  • While the scones chill, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 23–25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to make a thick but pourable glaze. Once the scones are mostly cool, drizzle or spoon the glaze over the tops. Let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg