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Easy Peach Scones

Delightful and simple peach scones with a flaky texture and sweet bursts of juicy peaches, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Use cold butter for best texture.
  • 1 cup fresh peaches, diced Peaches should be ripe and sweet.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Cut in the cubed cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Fold in the diced peaches gently.
  5. In another bowl, mix heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the cream mixture. Stir until just combined.
  7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead a few times, and pat into a disk about 1-inch thick.
  8. Cut the disk into wedges or use a round cutter to make individual scones.
Baking
  1. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  2. Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter for the best texture. If peaches aren’t in season, substitute with blueberries or strawberries. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough scones.