In my quest for the perfect scone recipe, I discovered this lovely Scottish variation using oats.  Think oatmeal cookie meets scone.  The oats add something homey and filling, and make this recipe a healthy breakfast choice.  So I should feel no guilt whatsoever about piling them high with lemon curd or jam, right?  Right.

Today, I'm making lemon poppy seed scones, but you can really add anything you like to this basic recipe.  I also make them with dried cherries and slivered almonds, dried c...

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