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 sugar; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons almond extract

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup sour cream
1 large egg
2 teaspoons almond extract

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Mix first 5 ingredients in processor.
3
Add shortening and butter.
4
Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Whisk sour cream, egg and almond extract in small bowl to blend.
6
Add to flour mixture in processor and pulse just until dough forms ball.
7
Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface.
8
Press dough into 15 x 3-inch rectangle.
9
Cut into six 3 x 2 1/2-inch pieces.
10
Cut each piece diagonally in half to form 12 triangles.
11
Place scones on heavy large baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
12
Bake until puffed and pale golden, about 15 minutes.
13
(Can be made 1 week ahead.
14
Cool.
15
Wrap in foil and freeze.
16
Thaw, then rewarm in foil in 350F oven for 8 minutes.)

475

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon 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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