Description
Savory scones made with fresh zucchini and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and shredded cheese.
- Add the milk gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges or rounds.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or plain; pairs well with tea, coffee, soups, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: scones, zucchini, cheddar, savory, brunch