Description
Fresh peach scones are a delicious way to celebrate summer mornings with their tender, flaky texture and bursts of juicy peach flavor. Easy to prepare, these scones are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Serve them warm with a dollop of whipped cream or butter for a delightful indulgence that will brighten your day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium fresh peaches, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix heavy cream and vanilla extract, then gradually add to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped peaches without overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use cookie cutters.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg