Rustic Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• milk (for brushing tops)
• confectioners' sugar (for sprinkling on tops)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Cut in margarine until the mixture is crumbly (consistency will be coarse).

Stir in poppy seeds and lemon zest.

Make a well in the center of the ingredients.

Beat egg in a small bowl until frothy; stir in the milk.

Pour egg mixture into the well you made in the flour mixture, and stir with a fork to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 8-10 times; divide dough into 6 equal portions, and form into slightly flattened balls.

Place balls 1-2" apart on a greased baking sheet.

Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with some confectioners sugar.

Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, or until well risen and both tops and bottoms are slightly browned.

Serve with butter, clotted cream, jam, or marmalade, if you desire.