Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour*
½ cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
10 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup buttermilk
1 large egg
¾ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract
1¼ cups fresh peaches, diced
Sliced almonds (topping)
Raspberry jam, clotted cream or whipped cream (serving)
*For gluten-free, use GF flour + ½ tsp xanthan gum.
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
2.In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in peaches.
4.In a small bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and almond extract. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until combined.
5.Drop dough in scant ½-cup portions onto sheet. Optional: make an indentation and add ½ Tbsp raspberry jam. Sprinkle with almonds.
6.Bake at 400°F for 10 min, then reduce to 375°F and bake 5 more min until golden.
7.Cool 5 min before serving. Serve warm with butter, clotted cream, or whipped cream and extra jam. Best enjoyed same day
Recipe by Jenn Borealo, Culinary Specialist
