Peach Scones

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups diced fresh peaches
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients until just blended.
4. Fold in the peaches, and drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled scones.

Interesting Facts

• Scones are a type of quick bread that originated in Scotland.
• The traditional way to make scones is to cut the butter into the flour mixture with two knives.
• Scones are usually served with butter, jam, or cream.