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Ingredients
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- 2 and 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into tiny pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2/3 cup zucchini, grated and drained
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Whisk egg and sour cream in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and combine gently.
- Toss grated zucchini and 1/2 cup cheddar with flour, then fold into the dough.
- Shape the dough into an 8-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top of each wedge.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure butter is very cold for optimal flakiness.
Avoid overmixing to retain tenderness.
Experiment with different cheeses or add fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30