Easy Gluten Free Cornmeal Scones {Dairy-Free Option!}

Name: Gluten Free Cornmeal Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup delicata squash (diced); 1 1/4 cup gluten free corn flour (* see note); 3/4 cup Authentic Foods Multi Blend Flour (* see note); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

What is delicata squash?

Delicata squash is just starting to hit the markets. It is a long yellow oval-shaped winter squash with beautiful dark green stripes and orange flesh. They are the yellow squash in the photo above :-).

Delicata squash has such a mild, sweet flavor, and I suspected this vegetable would be incredible in a savory gluten free scone.

If you have been following my blog for a while, you know I love to hide vegetables in my baking. Up until recently, my kids have been none the wiser to this. As they get older, they seem to have special vegetable detection powers...much to my dismay.

How to cook delicata squash:

Roast delicata squash with some olive oil in the oven.

Sauté delicata squash in a pan with olive oil.

If you are in a hurry, you can also cook delicata squash in a microwave by cutting the squash in half. Remove the seeds and place face down on a microwave-safe dish. Add a little water and microwave for 5-8 minutes.

Delicata squash cooks up very easily in just a little bit of olive oil. Once they are tender, they can be used in lots of different recipes.

Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk to blend.

Step 2: Take your cold butter and use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix. Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and add the delicata squash. Mix well into this gluten free scone dough.

Step 4: Put a piece of parchment paper onto a baking sheet and press the dough into a round shape about 1 ½ inches tall. Cut the raw dough partway into wedges.

Step 5: Bake your gluten free cornmeal scones at 350º F for 25-30 minutes until done. Remove and finish the cuts. Cool on a cooling rack. It is so easy!

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can you make these scones dairy-free?

You can make this scones recipe dairy-free by using dairy-free butter.

How do you bake with cornmeal?

Baking with cornmeal is easy! In this recipe, I used a combination of gluten free flour and cornmeal to help with the texture and holding these scones together better.

Can you roast winter squash in the oven?

You can definitely cook the delicata squash in the oven. Roast it at 350º F for 30 minutes if sliced, 45 minutes if you just cut the squash in half lengthwise to roast.

Can you use another winter squash?

You can use any winter squash in this recipe, but I do not recommend spaghetti squash.

Can you make these in a scones pan?

You can save time by making these scones in a scone pan.

How long will these scones keep?

These scones will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

Are corn flour and cornmeal the same thing?

Although both corn flour and cornmeal are 100% from corn, cornmeal is a much more coarse grind. Corn flour is a lot like regular flour in consistency and texture.

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