Lemon Poppyseed Scones

A different twist on scones with a lemon flavor. Good with any topping or just plain.

Original recipe makes 12 scones

Ingredients

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

PREP

30 mins
COOK

12 mins
READY IN

42 mins

Directions

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 onto 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.