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Peaches and Cream Scones

These scones bake up very tender and full of flavor. Serve them at breakfast, brunch, or for dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 8 scones
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 8 tablespoons butter VERY cold and cut into tiny cubes.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup peaches peeled, pitted and diced (fresh or frozen)

For the egg wash:

  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling

For glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside

Make the dough

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar. Mix well, making sure that no large clumps of brown sugar remain.
  • Work the butter cubes into the mixture. I use a pastry cutter. Fingers work well, too. When done, it should be a coarse, meal-like texture. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Add the sour cream and heavy cream and whisk to mix well.
  • Add to the flour and butter mixture. Use a form to stir everything together, just until moistened. Do not over mix.
  • Gently fold in the peaches using a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the dough onto a floured work surface or baking mat. Knead lightly until the dough becomes workable.
  • Gently roll or pat into an 8-inch circle.
  • Cut the dough into 8 equal wedges. Transfer each wedge onto the baking sheet, placing them about 2-inches apart.
  • Lightly brush each scone with the egg wash. Sprinkle the tops with sugar.
  • Bake until light golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Make the glaze while they cool.

Make the glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla.
  • Add the confectioners sugar and whisk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding confectioners sugar or cream (to thicken or thin, accordingly)
  • Drizzle over the semi-warm scones and serve.
Keyword peach, scone