Almond-Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

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Almond-Poppy Seed Scones
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening , cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter , cut into pieces
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in processor. Add shortening and butter. Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk sour cream, egg and almond extract in small bowl to blend. Add to flour mixture in processor and pulse just until dough forms ball. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface.
  2. Press dough into 15 x 3-inch rectangle. Cut into six 3 x 2 1/2-inch pieces. Cut each piece diagonally in half to form 12 triangles. Place scones on heavy large baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake until puffed and pale golden, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cool. Wrap in foil and freeze. Thaw, then rewarm in foil in 350°F oven for 8 minutes.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 204.7 Kcal (857 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.08g 19%
Cholesterol 27.56mg 9%
Sodium 108.61mg 5%
Potassium 89.46mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.02g 7%
Sugars 3.26g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 3.03g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 43.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 418.43 Kcal (1752 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.69g 19%
Cholesterol 56.33mg 9%
Sodium 222.01mg 5%
Potassium 182.86mg 2%
Total Carbs 40.92g 7%
Sugars 6.66g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 3%
Protein 6.2g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 2%
Calcium 89.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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