Description
Deliciously flaky scones infused with juicy peaches, perfect for a summer treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Crumble in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with some larger pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Fold in the diced peaches, ensuring they are evenly distributed without mashing them.
- Mix the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface a few times until it holds together.
- Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, honey, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze the warm scones and enjoy while fresh!
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using monk fruit sweetener and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg