Name: Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 1.25 cups white whole-wheat flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 cup sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1 cup reduced-fat milk or buttermilk; 1 large egg; Sweet Scone Glaze (optional, see Tip)

Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones

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No bakery degree required for this recipe: these healthy lemon-poppy seed scones are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. White whole-wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, and just enough butter gives them great flavor and texture without going overboard on calories. For a sweeter scone, drizzle with the optional scone glaze.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 ¼ cups white whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup reduced-fat milk or buttermilk
1 large egg
Sweet Scone Glaze (optional, see Tip)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut or rub butter into the dry ingredients. Stir in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
Whisk milk (or buttermilk) and egg in a medium bowl; stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Sprinkle a work surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Turn the dough out and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Knead three to five times, or until the dough just comes together. Divide in half and pat each piece into a 5-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the scones until firm to the touch, 18 to 24 minutes. Glaze, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight for up to 1 day; reheat at 300°F for 10 to 15 minutes.

To make Sweet Scone Glaze, whisk 3/4 cup lightly packed confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or milk) in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with a little more sugar or liquid as desired. Drizzle over warm scones with a fork or spread with a pastry brush. Makes: about 1/3 cup (enough to coat 12 scones with about 1 teaspoon glaze each)

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187	Calories
6g	Fat
28g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 scone
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Vitamin A 210IU	4%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 54mcg	13%
Sodium 276mg	12%
Calcium 142mg	11%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 12mg	3%
Potassium 83mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.