Zucchini Cheddar Scones recipe
If you’re looking for a delightful twist on the classic scone, these Zucchini Cheddar Scones are a must-try. Bursting with flavor, they uniquely blend the subtle sweetness of zucchini with the sharp, savory notes of Cheddar cheese. Perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon snack, these scones are incredibly easy to whip up and offer a wonderful balance of tender, flaky texture and satisfying richness. Serve them warm out of the oven, and you’ll find they disappear quickly – just don’t forget to save one for yourself!
To make these savory zucchini scones, start by preheating your oven and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar, then cut in the butter until the mixture is nice and crumbly. Next, whisk together an egg and some sour cream, fold that mixture into your dry ingredients along with the grated zucchini and cheese. Shape the dough into an 8-inch circle, cut it into wedges, and sprinkle some cheese on top. Bake the scones until golden brown. Eat them warm for maximum enjoyment!
To make the Zucchini Cheddar Scones, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Zucchini Cheddar Scones
- 1
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
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Preheat your oven to 400 °F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat. Set aside.
- 2
Combine dry ingredients
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In a large bowl, mix together 2 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ cup granulated sugar.
- 3
Add butter
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Crumble 1 stick very cold unsalted butter by cutting it into tiny pieces. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal.
- 4
Combine wet ingredients
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In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and ½ cup sour cream until well combined.
- 5
Combine dry and wet ingredients
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and use a fork to mix everything until just combined.
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Combine filling
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon flour, ⅔ cup grated zucchini, and ½ cup Cheddar cheese and toss to coat.
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Fold filling into dough
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Using a spatula, gently fold the prepared filling into the scone dough until just combined. The dough will be shaggy.
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Shape dough
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Pour the dough onto a clean, floured work surface and knead it gently a few times until it comes together, then shape it into an 8-inch circle.
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Cut wedges
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Cut the dough into 8 equal triangular wedges and gently transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each scone with a little of the remaining cheese.
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Bake
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Bake the scones for 22-24 minutes or until cooked through and the tops are golden brown.
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Serve
Serve warm and enjoy!
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