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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
- 1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food
processor, pulse the 2 1/4 cups of flour with the granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, salt and 2 teaspoons of the poppy seeds. Add the
butter and pulse until it resembles coarse meal. Add the
1 cup of heavy cream and pulse until evenly moistened.
Step 2
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, gather any crumbs and knead a couple of times until the dough just comes together. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 9-by-6-inch rectangle. Using a large knife, cut the dough into 8 scones. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet and brush with heavy cream. Bake in the lower third of the oven for about
25 minutes, until firm and lightly golden. Let the scones cool.