Taste the best peach scones recipe for your weekend baking. Simple steps for delicious results. Delight friends and family with this treat!
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup of fresh peaches, diced
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts, or 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until you achieve a crumbly texture.
Gently fold in the diced peaches.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
On a floured surface, turn out the dough and pat it into a circle roughly 1 inch thick.
Cut the dough into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly brush the tops with extra cream and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
This peach scones recipe is a delightful blend of sweet peaches and buttery scones, perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, evoking memories of warm summer mornings.
