Lemon Ginger Cottage Cheese Scones
Take a bite into these zesty, bright lemon ginger cottage cheese scones. They are flaky, packing protein, and a delicious treat when you are craving something comforting for your afternoon coffee break.
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup blended cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger adjust to taste
- ½ cup unsalted butter very cold
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp water
Optional Lemon Glaze
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the butter in the freezer for about 10 minutes to ensure it’s extra cold.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cane sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add the blended cottage cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and freshly grated ginger. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Remove the butter from the freezer and grate it directly into the dough, tossing and lightly kneading as you go to evenly distribute the butter throughout.
- Form the dough into a ball and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it into an 8-inch circle, about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk together the egg and water, then brush the tops of the scones evenly.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top.
- Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: stir together lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 scone (4 oz) | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.8g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 18.1g | Saturated Fat: 10.7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 17.9g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.6mg