Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

The method for making these scones is very simple but can be a little scary for a novice baker, since the dough starts off in such rough shape. If you're able to wrestle it all together on the table, verses mixing into a dough ball in the bowl, you'll be rewarded with a much tenderer scone. But even a slightly tough one, painted with a fruity fresh strawberry glaze, will be a winner at any special-occasion brunch or teatime.

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups self-rising flour

1 stick very cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

½ cup white sugar

1 tablespoon lemon zest, or more to taste

1 large egg, beaten

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

⅓ cup whole milk, or more as needed

3 strawberries, or more to taste

1 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed