Gingerbread Cottage Cheese Scones
Tender, flaky scones infused with warm gingerbread spices and protein-rich cottage cheese. These high-protein holiday treats are perfect for cozy mornings, festive breakfasts, or afternoon tea breaks!
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese blended
- ½ cup unsalted butter very cold
Egg Wash
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 egg
Glazing
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking powder, and light brown sugar.
- Now, add in the cottage cheese and mix with a spoon until crumbly dough forms.
- Now, take the cold butter and cut it into small cubes. Add it into the dough slowly and knead it to disperse throughout the dough.
- Form a ball out of the dough and roll it with a rolling pin to form a 7-inch wide circle.
- Cut the dough into 8 triangles and transfer them onto the baking sheet.
- Now take the milk and brush each scone with it.
- Whisk the egg and then brush each scone with it.
- Bake in the oven for 22-25 minutes.
- Combine Greek yogurt, milk, and powdered sugar. Glaze each scone with the mixture before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 scone (4 oz) | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9.6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2.5mg