Almond And Peach Scones

Super combo of juicy peaches and crunchy almonds in one simple dessert called Almond and Peach Scones. Easy scone recipe with fresh ingredients to be prepared for breakfast or as tea time treat without much kitchen hassle.

One simple rule to practice for a perfect scone is, to do not over mix or over work the dough. If you over mixed the dough, you'll end up with dense and flat scones which is a disaster. What we are looking for a scone is a flaky and crumbly texture. To help you to achieve you with a tender scone, make your butter and milk are cold and not in room temperature. My almond and peach scones recepi are definitely flaky,crumbly,tender perfect scone. Slather generously with butter and fruit jam to go with a cup  of hot piping tea.

Ingredients

2 1/3 cups self raising flour,sifted
3/8 cups raw almonds,blanched and chopped
3 tbsp cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped fresh peaches
1 1/2 tbsp confectioner's sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 tsp salt
2 tbsp milk for brushing

Methods

Preheat oven at 220'C or 428'F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Keep aside.

In a large bowl, sift together flour,baking powder,salt.

Add butter and work into the flour with your fingertips to resemble crumbly texture. Add the milk,chopped almonds and peaches. Mix with a spatula just till combined.

Transfer the dough onto a lightly flour dusted clean working surface and press into a round shape about 3cm high.

Using a round 5cm cookie cutter, cut out the dough and place on the prepared baking tray. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Lightly brush the dough with milk and bake for 15 minutes till golden.

Remove from oven and transfer to a serving plate.

Serve warm with cream and fruit jam

Notes

• Do not over mix the dough

• Use cold butter and milk in the recepi for a flaky scone