Description
Delightful Lemon Zucchini Scones that combine zesty citrus and earthy zucchini, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Grate zucchini and remove excess moisture, then add it to the dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and egg with the cubed butter until crumbly.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, and cut into desired shapes.
- Space the scones on the baking sheet and brush the tops with milk or egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm, can be served with butter or honey. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: scones, lemon, zucchini, baking, comfort food, brunch