Lemon Poppyseed Scones

A different twist on scones with a lemon flavor. Good with any topping or just plain.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 42 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ⅔ cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 cups oat flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the oat flour, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening and 1/2 cup of butter until the lumps are smaller than peas. Stir in the lemon zest and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 2 pieces. Pat each one into a 1 inch thick circle. Cut circles into 6 wedges like a pie. Place pieces onto a baking sheet, and brush the tops with melted butter.

Step 4

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack so they do not get too crumbly.