Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal Scones

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Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal Scones

Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips,

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add grated lemon zest. In small bowl, stir together egg, lemon juice, and buttermilk.
4. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; stir together until dough forms a ball.
5. Stir in poppy seeds and white chocolate chips.
6. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead 5 to 10 times. Pat into a 10 inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Place wedges onto prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake at 425º for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from baking sheet and transfer to wire rack to cool.

*Note: substitute 1/2 cup shaved white chocolate candy bar for the white chocolate chips.
Scones, Poppy Seed Lemon, Oatmeal