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Nectarine Scones – Best Buttery Bakery Style Summer Scones

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Nectarine Scones are buttery, flaky pastries filled with fresh juicy nectarines and baked until golden brown, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh nectarines, diced
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (optional glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla.
  6. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently.
  7. Fold in diced nectarines.
  8. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a disk.
  9. Cut into 8 wedges.
  10. Place wedges on the baking sheet.
  11. Chill for 15 minutes if desired.
  12. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Cool on a wire rack.
  14. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones if desired.
  15. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold for flaky layers.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Use ripe but firm nectarines.
  • Peaches can be substituted.
  • Chill dough before baking for a higher rise.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked or unbaked scones for up to 3 months.
  • Add almonds, pecans, or white chocolate for variations.
  • Perfect with tea, coffee, honey, or fruit preserves.

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