ALMOND POPPY SEED SCONES

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This scone comes out light and sweet. It has an elegant presentation, an excellent addition to a brunch table.

Provided by Marz7215

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 16 scone wedges, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
1 egg white
sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • OR.
  • For rounds: roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into rounds with a floured biscuit cutter.
  • 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.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Andrew Glut
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect breakfast or snack.


Bishal Saha
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These scones were a bit dry, but they were still good.


Gennifer Noel
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I made these scones for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the almond and poppy seed combination.


Isaiah Eckels
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These scones were easy to make and they turned out great. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Kasun Dimantha
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I've tried many different scone recipes, but this one is my favorite. The almond and poppy seed combination is unique and delicious, and the scones are always light and fluffy.


Zahid Darman
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These scones were a bit dense, but they were still tasty.


Khani Malik
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I made these scones for breakfast and they were a hit! The almond and poppy seed combination was a nice change from the usual blueberry or chocolate chip scones.


Maria Sternina
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These scones were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them.


Asif Mughal48
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the almond and poppy seed combination was delicious.


Aman Meo
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Yasmeen Lohar
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


sami dan
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These scones were absolutely delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. The almond and poppy seed combination was perfect, and the scones were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


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