Lemon Poppyseed Biscuits

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (or more) milk
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Position rack in top third of oven.
  2. Mix flour, 1 cup sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, lemon peel, and salt in processor.
  3. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Whisk egg and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Add to flour mixture.
  5. 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.
  6.  Using floured hands, gather dough into ball. Flatten into 8-inch round. Cut round into 8 wedges. Transfer biscuits to large baking sheet; brush with milk. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  7. Bake until biscuits are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. Serve with jam and butter.
    Makes 8 scones.

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