Description
Fresh Peach Scones – Buttery, flaky scones bursting with sweet summer peaches and finished with a simple vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh peaches, diced
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Pinch of vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
- Grate frozen butter into flour mixture. Cut in with pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, cream, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with rubber spatula until just combined.
- Fold in diced peaches gently.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and pat into 8-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over warm scones.
Notes
Use frozen butter for best flaky texture. Don’t overwork dough. Best served the day they’re made.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes