Spiced Zucchini & Walnut Scones
Ingredients
Scone Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out water)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, and salt.
- 3
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Gently fold in the grated zucchini and walnuts.
- 7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out scones. Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- 10
Drizzle glaze over cooled scones.