Summery Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Light, tender scones are a pleasant choice for a summer-time treat. This recipe yields 10 to 12 delicious, lemony scones. Enjoy!

Ingredients: Summery Scones 

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 Tbs. sugar
4 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 tsp. Organic Dutch Blue Poppy Seed, Chefs Shelf
 1/3 cup butter, cut up
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten  

Directions 

Combine first 7 ingredients; cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add buttermilk and egg; stir until moist.

Place dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Divide dough into 10 to 12 portions. Roll/pat into desired scone shape. Place scones 1inch apart onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes, or until scones are golden brown.  

Ingredients: Lemony Icing 

4 Tbs. lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar  

Directions 

Combine lemon juice and sugar; drizzle over warm scones.