Easy Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones
I've been riffing off Christine's scones recipes (just go to Morning Coffe and Afternoon Tea and enter a search for scones in her search box--she has several scones recipes) and have a variation on a simple scones recipe that was a big hit with my Wonder Woman. So, here 'tis: Ingredients
Procedure Heat oven to 375F Optional: also heat well-seasoned cast iron skillet to medium heat
In about 10 minutes, they're ready to pull from the oven, butter and disappear down appreciative gullets. The lemon zest isn't overpowering, and the lemon juice souring the milk adds just a little lightness (acidic reaction with the baking powder) to the finished prooduct. The sugar assures that, eaten without jams or jellies, they're a lightly sweet treat. Of course, without the amendments (the lemon zest and poppy seeds—I'd still keep the lemon juice or use vinegar to sour the milk), these are just plain ole scones that can take any number of additions. My next experiment will likely be to out the butter/margarine for applesauce and add cinnamon, a pinch of freshly-ground nutmeg, a wee tad of (freshly-ground) cloves and some raisins. I'm betting that'll be a hit, too. |