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Sourdough lemon poppy seed scones on a baking sheet.

Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Scones

Carmyn Suzor
Lemon poppy seed sourdough scones are easy to make with sourdough discard. Bake them right away or chill the dough overnight for even more flavor. They’re soft, tender, and bursting with bright lemon flavor!
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
 

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 2 teaspoons (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (27 g) poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (12 g) lemon zest
  • cup (100 g) sourdough starter discard
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) heavy cream

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) fresh lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk 2 cups + 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  • Use a cheese grater to grate ½ cup unsalted butter into the bowl. Toss the grated butter with the flour mixture with a fork to coat and separate the pieces of butter. 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk ⅓ cup sourdough starter discard, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons lemon zestuntil smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and use a fork to gently mix. The dough will be crumbly, so resist the urge to add more liquid.
  • Dump the dough onto a clean work surface and use your hands to press and shape the dough into an 8" disc shape. (If needed, use a small amount of flour to help it from sticking to the surface.)
  • Using a bench scraper or a large knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges. Arrange the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each wedge. Place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake for 20-23 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle the glaze over top each scone and let it set. Enjoy!

Notes

  • How to Store: Cover the scones with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
  • How to Freeze: Wrap the cooled scones tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat: These taste delicious at room temperature, but if you want them warmed, pop them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until they are heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 8gFat: 15gVitamin C: 5mg