Recipes

Peaches and Cream Scones

Makes 24

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, softened
1¼ cups finely chopped dried peaches
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in chopped peaches.

3. In a small bowl, combine cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

4. Drop dough by ⅛ cupfuls onto prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.

Almond–Chocolate Chip Scones

Makes 12

2 cups self-rising flour
⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup whole buttermilk
¼ cup