Description
Delicious peach scones that are soft, warm, and buttery, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced peaches without overworking the dough.
- Whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, honey, and water until smooth for the glaze. Drizzle over warm scones before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with clotted cream or yogurt. Perfect for afternoon tea or picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg