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zucchini and parmesan scones

Zucchini and Parmesan Scones

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 sheet parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter diced
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan + extra
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk*
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • flaked sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Add butter.
  • Combine dry ingredients and butter using a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingers until the butter is reduced to the size of grains of rice.
  • Gently squeeze zucchini to remove extra moisture.
  • Add zucchini and parmesan to dry ingredients, tossing gently.
  • Whisk buttermilk and egg yolk in a 1-cup measuring cup.
  • Gradually add liquids to dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms a ball. (You may not need to use all of it.)
  • Place dough onto a lightly floured surface, and press into an 8-inch round.
  • Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Sprinkle with flaked sea salt or extra parmesan.
  • Transfer wedges to a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown on the bottom and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm.
Keyword scones