Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen and grated
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh peaches, finely diced
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fresh peach juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully incorporated.
  3. Grate your frozen butter directly into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fork to toss the butter shreds into the flour until the texture resembles coarse sand with a few pea-sized lumps remaining.
  4. Gently stir in the diced peaches, cold buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir with a spatula just until the dough begins to come together and flour streaks disappear.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
  6. Place scones on the baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes until the tops are mahogany-colored and the edges are firm.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract (and optional peach juice). Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones.