Poppy Seed-Filled Scones with Lemon Curd

Poppy Seed-Filled Scones with Lemon Curd
The recipe Poppy Seed-Filled Scones with Lemon Curd is ready in about 40 minutes and is definitely an outstanding vegetarian option for lovers of Scottish food. This recipe makes 16 servings with 342 calories, 8g of protein, and 20g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of baking soda, butter, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It works well as a reasonably priced morn meal.

Instructions

1
In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended.
Ingredients you will need
Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
SugarSugar
EggEgg
Equipment you will use
Sauce PanSauce Pan
WhiskWhisk
2
Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
Ingredients you will need
ButterButter
Equipment you will use
WhiskWhisk
3
Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Equipment you will use
BowlBowl
4
For scones, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt.
Ingredients you will need
Baking SodaBaking Soda
Poppy SeedsPoppy Seeds
CreamCream
All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
SugarSugar
SaltSalt
Equipment you will use
BowlBowl
5
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, egg, egg yolk and orange peel; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
Ingredients you will need
Orange JuiceOrange Juice
Orange ZestOrange Zest
Egg YolkEgg Yolk
ButterButter
EggEgg
Equipment you will use
WhiskWhisk
BowlBowl
6
Divide dough into four portions. Pat each portion into a 7-in. circle.
Ingredients you will need
DoughDough
7
Spread poppy seed filling over two circles. Top with remaining circles; pinch edges to seal.
Ingredients you will need
Poppy SeedsPoppy Seeds
SpreadSpread
8
Transfer to two greased baking sheets.
Equipment you will use
Baking SheetBaking Sheet
9
Combine egg white and water; brush over scones.
Ingredients you will need
Egg WhitesEgg Whites
WaterWater
10
Cut each into eight wedges, but do not separate.
11
Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Equipment you will use
OvenOven
12
Serve warm with lemon curd.
Ingredients you will need
Lemon CurdLemon Curd
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings16
Health Score9
Magazine