Best 8 Festive Poppy Seed Scones Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of festive poppy seed scones! These charming little pastries are a delightful treat that can elevate any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With their tender crumb, subtly sweet flavor, and the alluring crunch of poppy seeds, these scones are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect poppy seed scones that will leave a lasting impression on your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON POPPY SEED SCONES



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The method for making these scones is very simple but can be a little scary for a novice baker, since the dough starts off in such rough shape. If you're able to wrestle it all together on the table, verses mixing into a dough ball in the bowl, you'll be rewarded with a much tenderer scone. But even a slightly tough one, painted with a fruity fresh strawberry glaze, will be a winner at any special-occasion brunch or teatime.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¾ cups self-rising flour
1 stick very cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest, or more to taste
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup whole milk, or more as needed
3 strawberries, or more to taste
1 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place self-rising flour in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add poppy seeds, sugar, and lemon zest; mix to combine. Make a well in the center and pour in egg, lemon juice, and milk. Mix with a fork until dough starts to come together. Scoop up with one hand until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Pour dough out onto your work surface. Use your hands and a bench scraper to gather and press dough into a neat rectangle about 1- to 1-1/2-inches tall. Cut into 4 squares and then diagonally into 8 triangles. Space scones evenly onto a silicone-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Mash strawberries finely to resemble a puree. Whisk in powdered sugar in batches to make a thick, spreadable glaze. Spread glaze over the cooled scones. Let scones cool on the rack until glaze hardens, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 560.8 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

POPPY SEED SCONES



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Leave a basket of these scones out for guests at any brunch or breakfast gathering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 6 scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar, plus more for tops
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Zest of 1 lemon
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar into a large bowl. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon zest.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, butter, and buttermilk.
  • Pour liquid into dry ingredients, and combine with a few swift strokes. Turnout dough onto a lightly floured board and knead once or twice. Pat out to 3/4 inch thick; cut into rounds using a 3-inch cutter. Reroll scraps and cut again until used up.
  • Place scones a few inches apart on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

FESTIVE POPPY SEED SCONES



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With their eye-opening citrus burst, these scones are perfect for holiday breakfasts and brunches. I like to serve them warm from the oven. -Lisa Varner of Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and buttermilk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 6-in. circle. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut each circle into six wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON POPPY SEED SCONES



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This recipe came from a restaurant in New Milford, CT. So easy and delicious with the use of a food processor!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
  • Position rack in top third of oven.
  • Mix flour, 1 cup sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, lemon peel and salt in food processor.
  • Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Whisk egg, and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend.
  • Add flour mixture.
  • Using on/off turns, process until moist clumps form.
  • Add 1/3 cup milk.
  • Using on/off turns, process just until dough comes together, adding more milk if dough seems dry.
  • Using floured hands, gather dough into ball.
  • Flatten to 8" round.
  • Cut round into 8 wedges.
  • Transfer scones to large baking sheet; brush with milk.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbs sugar.
  • Bake until scones are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to rack and cool.
  • (Can be made one day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature).

STUFFED LEMON-POPPY SEED SCONES



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Cake flour is clutch in this recipe for creating a perfectly balanced fluffy, crumbly and moist scone texture. Soaking the poppy seeds in warm milk softens them a bit and helps release their nutty flavor when baked. To prevent the curd leaking out during baking, take care to really pinch and seal the two disks of dough together all around the edges.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup whole milk, plus more for brushing
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
2 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 Earl Grey tea bag, leaves removed and finely crushed (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
1/4 cup lemon curd
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Heat the milk in a small saucepan or warm in the microwave until steaming. Remove from the heat and stir in the poppy seeds. Let stand until cooled, about 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice to thicken and sour the milk.
  • Whisk the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, tea and salt in a medium bowl; work in the cold butter and lemon zest with your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Make a well in the center, then add the egg and milk-poppy seed mixture. Stir together until combined and a soft dough forms, gently kneading the dough in the bowl once stirring becomes difficult.
  • Divide the dough in half and gently pat each portion into a 6- to 7-inch disk (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick), lightly dusting the dough and your fingers with flour if the dough is too sticky. Transfer one disk of dough to a baking sheet and spread the lemon curd on top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place the remaining disk of dough on top of the curd and pinch the edges together to seal. Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Score the dough into 8 wedges, cutting about halfway into the top layer of dough but not into the filling.
  • Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 5 to 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Slide off the baking sheet and onto the rack; let cool at least 45 more minutes. Cut into wedges along the scored lines.

ORANGE-POPPY SEED SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Citrus     Dairy     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Mother's Day     Father's Day     New Year's Day     Orange     Winter     Shower     Poppy     Pastry     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly flour heavy large baking sheet. Mix 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, poppy seeds, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in 2 teaspoons grated orange peel. Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons orange juice in medium bowl to blend. Add to flour mixture; stir just until blended.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead gently until smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 3/4-inch-thick round. Cut each round into 6 wedges.
  • Arrange wedges on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

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.

POPPY SEED SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Mixer     Breakfast     Bake     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
Additional poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment. Blend flour, 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, baking powder and salt in large bowl of electric mixer. Add butter and beat until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and sugar in small bowl to blend. Add to flour mixture and mix just until smooth dough forms (dough will be very sticky).
  • Transfer dough to generously floured work surface. Sprinkle dough lightly with flour. Gently roll out to 1/2-inch-thick round. Using 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out scones. Transfer to baking sheets. Reroll scraps and cut out additional scones. Transfer to sheets. Whisk remaining egg and 1 tablespoon milk in small bowl. Brush mixture over scones. Sprinkle with additonal poppy seeds.
  • Bake scones until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To ensure perfect scones, use chilled butter and buttermilk. Cold ingredients help create flaky layers.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough, as this will result in tough scones. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • For a sweeter scone, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the dough.
  • To add a citrus flavor, zest 1 orange or lemon into the dough.
  • For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle the tops of the scones with colored sugar before baking.

Conclusion:

These festive poppy seed scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion. With their light and flaky texture and sweet poppy seed filling, these scones will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these poppy seed scones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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