Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh peaches, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp (8g) coarse turbinado sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized lumps remaining.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and cold buttermilk until the dough just begins to come together.
  5. Gently fold in the diced peaches until combined, ensuring the dough remains shaggy and not overmixed.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch (20cm) circle.
  7. Slice the circle into 8 equal wedges using a knife or pizza cutter.
  8. Place wedges on the baking sheet, brush the tops with heavy cream, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are a deep mahogany-gold and the tops feel firm.