Small Batch Peach Scones
These small batch Peach Scones are soft, buttery, and filled with sweet peaches. Topped with a light glaze, they’re perfect for a fresh, homemade treat.
Servings: 4 scones
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons cold salted butter cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped peaches
For the Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar -sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F (220° C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone liner.
Make the Scones
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Use a pastry blender, fork, or your fingers to cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it looks like fine crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolk, and lemon juice. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold the chopped peaches into the dough, being careful not to crush them.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead gently just until it comes together, then shape into a 5-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
- Slice the dough into 4 equal wedges.
- Place the wedges on a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the tops are golden.
- Let the scones cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then, move the scones to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle or spoon the glaze over the cooled scones and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients: Keep the butter, egg, and milk cold. Cold fat creates flaky layers, while warm butter will blend into the flour and make the scones dense.
- Handle the dough gently: Stir the dough just until combined and avoid overworking it. Too much mixing can make the scones tough instead of light and tender.
- Easily doubles: To make more scones, simply double the ingredients. The baking time stays the same.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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