Tender Peach Scones
Prep Time: 15 mins. to 20 mins. Cook Time: 20 mins. to 25 mins. Servings: 12 scones Source: kingarthurflour.com
Ingredients
2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg,* to taste
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into pieces
2 large eggs
1/3 cup full-fat or low-fat (not nonfat) vanilla yogurt or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced peach, peeled or not; fresh, frozen/thawed, or canned
coarse white sparkling sugar, optional; for sprinkling on top
Description
These tender, golden scones, warm from the oven, are wonderful with peach preserves (of course). Or simply enjoy them in all their simple glory — with a glass of iced tea, if the weather's hot.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and baking powder.
Work in the butter, using your fingers, a fork, or a pastry blender.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt or sour cream, and the extracts.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Add the peaches, stirring just until everything is combined. This is a wet, sticky dough.
Drop the dough by the 1/4-cupful onto the prepared pan; a muffin scoop works well here.
Sprinkle the scones with coarse sugar, if desired.
Bake the scones for 20 to 25 minutes, until they're light golden brown. Remove them from the oven, and let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to continue cooling.
Serve warm, or at room temperature. Store at room temperature, well-wrapped, for several days; freeze for longer storage.
Notes*can substitute cinnamon for nutmeg
For ginger variation, add 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger instead of the nutmeg. Use all vanilla extract. Stir in ¼ cup candied, crystalized ginger.
Nutrition
Calories: 170
Total Carbohydrates: 24g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Total Fat: 7g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Saturated fat: 4g
Amount Per: 1 scone
Sodium: 240mg
Sugar: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Contributor: Mike Liebman, Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Club
Prep Time: 15 mins. to 20 mins. Cook Time: 20 mins. to 25 mins. Servings: 12 scones Source: kingarthurflour.com
Ingredients
2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg,* to taste
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into pieces
2 large eggs
1/3 cup full-fat or low-fat (not nonfat) vanilla yogurt or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced peach, peeled or not; fresh, frozen/thawed, or canned
coarse white sparkling sugar, optional; for sprinkling on top
Description
These tender, golden scones, warm from the oven, are wonderful with peach preserves (of course). Or simply enjoy them in all their simple glory — with a glass of iced tea, if the weather's hot.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and baking powder.
Work in the butter, using your fingers, a fork, or a pastry blender.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt or sour cream, and the extracts.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Add the peaches, stirring just until everything is combined. This is a wet, sticky dough.
Drop the dough by the 1/4-cupful onto the prepared pan; a muffin scoop works well here.
Sprinkle the scones with coarse sugar, if desired.
Bake the scones for 20 to 25 minutes, until they're light golden brown. Remove them from the oven, and let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to continue cooling.
Serve warm, or at room temperature. Store at room temperature, well-wrapped, for several days; freeze for longer storage.
Notes*can substitute cinnamon for nutmeg
For ginger variation, add 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger instead of the nutmeg. Use all vanilla extract. Stir in ¼ cup candied, crystalized ginger.
Nutrition
Calories: 170
Total Carbohydrates: 24g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Total Fat: 7g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Saturated fat: 4g
Amount Per: 1 scone
Sodium: 240mg
Sugar: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Contributor: Mike Liebman, Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Club
