Almond Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

Name: Almond Poppy Seed Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut intp pieces; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk (save the ehgg white for the glaze); 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons milk; Glaze; 1 egg white; sliced almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut intp pieces
1/3 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk (save the ehgg white for the glaze)
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons milk
Glaze
1 egg white
sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Cut the butter with a pastry cutter to make a coarse meal. In a small measuring pitcher combine the sour cream, whole egg, egg yolk, extract, and enough milk to make 3/4 cup total liquid ingredients.
3
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until blended. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead slightly five or six times.
4
For wedges: divide the dough into two equal sized balls. PAt each ball into 6 inch circles, slightly domed in shape. Cut into 8 wedges.
5
OR.
6
For rounds: roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into rounds with a floured biscuit cutter.
7
Place wedges or rounds on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing an inch or more between each scone. Brush with egg white and decorate the tops with sliced almonds. Carefully brush a little more egg white on top to help hold the almonds in place.
8
Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon poppy seed, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Almond Poppy Seed Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Poppy Seed Scones

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