Poppy Seed Scones
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Additional poppy seeds
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment.
- Blend flour, 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, baking powder and salt in large bowl of electric mixer.
- Add butter and beat until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Whisk 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and sugar in small bowl to blend.
- Add to flour mixture and mix just until smooth dough forms (dough will be very sticky).
- Transfer dough to generously floured work surface.
- Sprinkle dough lightly with flour.
- Gently roll out to 1/2-inch-thick round.
- Using 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out scones.
- Transfer to baking sheets.
- Reroll scraps and cut out additional scones.
- Transfer to sheets.
- Whisk remaining egg and 1 tablespoon milk in small bowl.
- Brush mixture over scones.
- Sprinkle with additonal poppy seeds.
- Bake scones until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, eggs, sugar, poppy seeds
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/poppy-seed-scones-707 (may not work)