Description
Delicious and refreshing lemon zucchini scones perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of lemon juice)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon glaze (powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and lemon zest. Mix until evenly combined.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a couple of times to bring it together. Form the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the circle into wedges (like a pizza) or use a biscuit cutter for round scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly before drizzling them with the lemon glaze.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Glaze can be adjusted to taste; add more lemon juice for a tangy flavor or more powdered sugar for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg