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Peach Buttermilk Biscuits

These delightful Peach Buttermilk Biscuits feature fresh, ripe peaches encased in flaky layers, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 cup diced fresh peaches
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Optional Peach Glaze (Highly Recommended)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp peach juice or milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cube your butter and return it to the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Cut In the Cold Butter
  1. Add the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture and work it in quickly until you achieve pea-sized crumbs.
Add the Buttermilk and Vanilla
  1. Stir the vanilla extract into the cold buttermilk. Pour it into the flour-butter mixture and stir until the dough begins to come together.
Fold In the Fresh Peaches
  1. Gently fold in the diced fresh peaches with a spatula, being careful not to smash them.
Turn Out and Pat the Dough
  1. Lightly flour your work surface, turn the dough out and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Fold for Layers
  1. Fold the dough over itself 3 to 4 times to create layers. Pat the dough back to 1 inch thickness after each fold.
Cut the Biscuits
  1. Use a floured 2.5-inch round cutter to cut biscuits without twisting.
Brush with Butter and Bake
  1. Place the biscuits on the baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Make the Peach Glaze
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, peach juice or milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze. Drizzle over warm biscuits.

Notes

Keep everything cold for flakier layers. Use the ripest peaches for the best flavor. Store biscuits at room temperature for up to 3 days.