Lemon Blueberry Drop Scones

SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Hendershot  PHOTO BY: CATIETOD 

"I enjoy serving these fruity scones for baby and bridal showers. They're a bit lower in fat than other scone recipes, so you can indulge with little guilt."
Lemon Blueberry Drop Scones Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lemon yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries*
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm scones.

FOOTNOTE

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to batter.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 17, 2008 by cookinglovee! 
These scones were delicious. I especially loved them warm. I made a few changes though.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2007 by RPCOOKIE 
I just made these scones for a tea party, and they were nothing short of fabulous! This was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 18, 2007 by Emily 
These were wonderful! I replaced the lemon peel for the juice of one lemon and I left the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 21, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO 
My first time making scones, and I'm sold on these! I only had 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2007 by VTmom 
Wow-these were the opposite of all other scones I have made in the past-they were moist!!! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2007 by YSAMFM 
The scones were perfect! The lemon flavor is a perfect compliment to the blueberries. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2007 by KAREN30 
So easy and yummy. I only had plain yogurt on hand and these were still excellent. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2009 by Alyssa 
These were amazing!! I didn't have yogurt, so I substituted sour cream with a touch of honey,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2009 by Denise Davis 
still can't get over how quick I made these. They are similar to muffin tops, but they are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2008 by COTECOTE 
Wow what great flavor with the lemon and blueberries. I added about 2 cups of berries. This... MORE


 
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