LEMON DROP BLUEBERRY SCONES

Lemon Drop Blueberry Scones image

I have no idea where I originally found this blueberry scone recipe, but it's always a huge hit and so easy to make! So many people have asked for the recipe that it's too good not to share.

Provided by Sabrina

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon yogurt
¼ cup melted butter
1 large egg
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Mix together lemon yogurt, butter, and egg in a separate bowl. Stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until just moistened. Fold blueberries into mixture.
Drop batter by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl until glaze is smooth.
Drizzle glaze over warm scones and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 13.3 g