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A plate with a zucchini cheddar scones cut in half and smeared with butter and a knife on the plate.

Zucchini Cheddar Scones

Zucchini Cheddar Scones are savory scones filled with sharp cheddar cheese and zucchini for a tasty bread that's loaded with veggies!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 44 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 3/4 c. grated zucchini drained
  • 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and garlic powder.
  • Cut the butter into pieces. Drop in the flour mixture and use your hands to mix it into a crumble.
  • In a small bowl combine the egg and sour cream. Pour into the flour mixture and mix until a dough begins to form.
  • Add in the zucchini and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead until the dough comes together. Pat the dough into a 1 inch tall circle.
  • Cut into 8 pieces. Transfer the pieces to the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 22-24 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Baker by Nature