Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Rind from 1 lemon
2 cups self-rising flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
5 Tablespoons margarine, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

Glaze
1 cup confectioners sugar
3-1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice


Preheat oven. Mix lemon rind, flour, sugar, and poppy seeds together. Cut in margarine. Mix eggs and milk together; place with other ingredients and mix. Separate dough into 2 portions. On a floured surface, press dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into pie shape and place on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.

Glaze: Mix confectioners sugar with lemon juice. Brush over scones.

Serves: 3 to 4.