These lemon poppy seed scones are perfect for an early morning breakfast or a sweet treat after dinner. With the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, these glazed lemon scones are a refreshing twist on the classic scone.
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Making this lemon poppy seed scone recipe is a quick and easy sweet treat that is both satisfying and refreshing. These scones are a delightful blend of tangy lemon and nutty poppy seeds that create a unique flavor that is sure to please. Enjoy with your morning coffee or add some zest to your afternoon tea, these easy lemon scones are the best choice.
For more delicious scone recipes, try these Strawberry Scones, Cinnamon Bun Scones, and Bacon Cheddar Scones.
Why We Love This Recipe
With the citrus and tang from the lemon and crunch from the poppy seeds, these lemon scones will provide you with the tastiest, refreshing, and satisfying treat that is great for any time of the day.
- 30-Minute Meal: This recipe is super quick to whip up and have in no time. The prep for this recipe takes just a little under 25 minutes and baking only takes about 10 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: Besides the poppy seeds, this recipe’s ingredients mostly consist of baking staples so it is a great recipe to make any time.
- Family Friendly: Making these glazed lemon scones is super simple and would be a fun activity to include the kids in. The sweet and tangy flavor appeals to everyone from kids to adults. Truly, they are the best scones bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredient Notes for Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
- Lemon Juice: For a more fresh lemon flavor, you can squeeze lemons for juice. You can also add in more lemon juice if you want a more citrusy flavor.
- Butter: For this recipe, it is very important you not only use unsalted butter but also cold butter. You also want to make sure the butter is in small pieces. It is easy to use a food processor to prepare the butter,
Variations and Substitutions for Easy Scones Recipe
One of the best things about this lemon poppy seed scone recipe is that you can really make it your own. Making these scones will become your new favorite hobby.
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- Ingredient variations – If you aren’t a big poppyseed fan, you can always easily swap it out for some you like better. If you want a fruity scone blueberries are a great add-in. Almonds are also a great option if you want a nutty texture and taste.
- Glaze – This recipe calls for a lemon glaze to top your scones with. You can go with a pre-made glaze or make a simple lemon glaze in as little as 10 minutes.
- Poppyseeds – A great substitution for poppyseeds would be chia seeds. Chia seeds will offer the same consistency but will also have a bit of a different flavor.
How to Make the Lemon Scones
These are the basic steps for making the scones. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP AND MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
Begin with preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. You will then line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the dry ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Using a whisk, mix the ingredients until they are blended together.
STEP 2: ADD BUTTER, POPPY SEEDS, AND WET INGREDIENTS
Add your butter to the flour mixture. Using clean hands, squeeze together the butter and dry ingredients until a crumbly mixture forms. Mix the poppy seeds and then add lemon juice and all the wet ingredients. Mix together all ingredients until a dough ball forms.
STEP 3: PREPARE DOUGH AND BAKE
Clean off a floured surface and place the dough on it. Form the dough into a disc shape that’s about 10 by 10 inches. Cut the dough into 6 triangle pieces. Place the cut scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake the scones for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the scones are a golden brown color. Remove the scones from the oven and transfer scones to a wire rack or cool them on the baking sheet. Drizzle the glaze on top. You can also garnish with lemon zest.
Prep and Storage Tips for Scone Recipe
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Leftover scones keep well in an airtight container and keep at room temperature. Scones will be best if eaten within 2-3 days, after that, they can become a bit dry but are still good to eat.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Make sure to let the scones cool completely before freezing. Place the scones in an airtight bag or container. Frozen scones will stay good for up to 3 months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Scones don’t have to be warm to eat but it definitely makes them better! To reheat your scone just place it on a plate and microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
Recipe FAQs
Using buttermilk or heavy cream instead of regular milk can help to create a super moist scone. Freezing the dough before baking will also help with moisture because it will be certain the butter is cold enough to create the air pockets it needs.
Placing a tea towel over your baked scones will help trap in the steam and keep them nice and soft.
To form your scone dough, roll it into a ball and then flatten it out with your hands to make a disc shape.
Scone dough should be a little sticky but not too wet. If your dough is wet and too sticky you can fix this by adding 1/4-1/2 cup more of flour.
Expert Tips to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Are you looking for tips to make the perfect lemon poppy seed scones? Making the perfect scones doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With these easy tips, you will be able to make delicious scones in no time. Whether you are an experienced baker or just starting out, these tips will help you get the perfect scones every time.
- Freeze Butter: It’s important to keep the butter as cold as possible that way there is no risk of the butter melting before the scones bake. A great way to achieve this is to shred your butter and freeze it.
- Glaze: For this recipe, you can use any glaze you like, but the glaze from the Starbucks lemon loaf is a sweet lemon glaze for your scone.
- Flour: Using pastry flour will result in a perfect light and fluffy scone. For a more doughy scone, try all-purpose flour. Stiffing the flour will also help the scone fluffiness.
- Size: Cut the scones into 8 for a smaller treat.
- Flavor: Try adding dried cranberries for a Cranberry Orange Scone or add sugar and lemon zest or lemon juice for a more lemony flavor with lemon icing.
What to Serve with Delicious Lemon Scones
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Equipment
- 9×11 Baking Sheet
- Medium Size Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cup Flour
- ¼ cup White granulated sugar
- ⅛ cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Topping before oven
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
- Extra white sugar
Frosting
- Lemon glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda and baking powder together in a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until the ingredients are combined.
- Add in the cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using clean hands, squeeze the butter and dry ingredients together to create a crumbly mixture
- Mix in the poppy seeds.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, milk and vanilla extract, and knead together until a dough forms.
- Place the dough on a clean flat surface and form the dough into about a 10×10 inch disc.
- Cut the dough into 6 equal triangle shaped pieces.
- Transfer the 6 pieces onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Take the tablespoon of melted butter and lightly brush each scone with it and sprinkle white sugar on top.
- Place baking sheet in the oven and and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the scones are a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top each scone with a lemon glaze of your choice and garnish with lemon zest.
Expert Tips
- Freeze Butter: It’s important to keep the butter as cold as possible that way there is no risk of the butter melting before the scones bake. A great way to achieve this is to shred your butter and freezer it.
- Glaze: For this recipe you can use any glaze you like, but the glaze from the Starbucks lemon loaf is a perfect lemon glaze for your scone.
- Flour: Using pastry flour will result in a perfect light and fluffy scone. For a more doughy scone, try all purpose flour. Stiffing the flour will also help the scone fluffiness.