Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy peaches and rich cream with these Peaches and Cream Scones. Perfect for a summer morning treat or anytime you crave a fruity, buttery pastry.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Butter and Peaches: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then fold in the diced peaches.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough out, pat into a circle, cut into wedges, transfer to the baking sheet, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the scones cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Frozen peaches can be used; do not thaw before adding.
- Serve warm with extra whipped cream or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
