Lemon Drop Scones
Sweet and crumbly with a slightly tart lemon icing, my Lemon Drop Scone recipe could not be easier. I use buttermilk in these scones rather than the traditional heavy cream to give a nice tangy flavor that is very complimentary to the lemon.
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Servings: 18
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1/4-inch cubes, frozen
- 1 Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 4 Lemons Zest Only
Lemon Icing
- 3-4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Dice cold butter and place in the freezer while combining other ingredients
- Beat eggs and combine with wet ingredients
- Combine all dry ingredients
- Add butter and wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mix by hand, do not over mix
- Use an ice cream scoop and place the batter on a parchment lined sheet tray
- Bake for 14-15 minutes until just set, do not over bake
Lemon Icing
- Combine confectioners sugar with half of the lemon juice, combine and add additional sugar until the icing is just liquid enough to pour easily
- Place Lemon Drop Scones on a wire cooling rack over parchment
- Drizzle each scone with icing
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Drop Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 145mg4%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 210IU4%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.