Orange Poppy Scones

The newest issue of Everyday Food, full of delicious spring recipes, arrived in the mail this week. This recipe made it to the top of my list.

Orange-Poppy Scones

2 1/2 cups floured

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup cold butter

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tbsp orange zest

1/4 cup orange juice

1 egg yolk

1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds

2 tbsp buttermilk

In food processor pulse flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter and pulse again. Add buttermilk, orange zest, orange juice, egg yolk and poppy seeds. Pulse until just combined. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead several times. Pat into desired shape and cut into pieces. Place on parchment lined sheets. Brush tops with buttermilk and sprinkle with course sugar. Bake at 400 for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on wire racks.

RATINGS:

Heather - 10- "These are great"

Brad - 9 - "On the top of my scone list"