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Lemon Cottage Cheese Scones

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These lemon cottage cheese scones are soft, tender, and tangy with a bright citrus flavor. Made with cottage cheese for extra protein and moisture, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup (225 g) small curd cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons (30–60 ml) milk, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, lemon juice, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
  6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently shape into a 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick circle.
  7. Cut into 8 equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, slightly apart.
  8. Bake for 14–18 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a sweeter version, drizzle with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Add 1/2 cup of blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.
  • Use whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
  • Reduce lemon zest to 2 teaspoons for a milder citrus flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2 days at room temp, or refrigerate for 5 days.
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated directly from frozen.

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