lemon poppyseed scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups oat flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 42 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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 a baking sheet, and brush the tops with melted butter.
• 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.