Description
Delightful peach scones that evoke memories of summer days with a warm and flaky texture complemented by juicy peaches.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chilled, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla, gently mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced peaches, being careful not to crush them.
- Shape the dough into a disk about 1-inch thick, and slice into wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to a lined baking sheet, brushing tops with buttermilk.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or honey. Great for brunch or as an afternoon treat with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peach, scones, breakfast, baking, dessert, summer