Peach Jam Scones

winkki's Note:

From the local paper, a recipe made popular at the Rather Sweet Bakery in the Texas hill country. The jam and peaches are baked as a filling layer inside the scone...wonderfully different!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter , cold (equal to 3 sticks or 24 Tbsp.)
• 1 ½-2 cups buttermilk
• ½ cup peach jam
• 3 fresh peaches , peeled and sliced (or 8 oz frozen peaches, defrosted and drained)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. In lg food processor bowl fitted with metal blade, process flour, 1 cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt for 30 seconds.
3. Cut butter into 1/2" cubes and add to flour mixture, pulsing blender until mixture is crumbly.
4. With processor running, slowly add 1-1/2 cups of buttermilk through top tube; turn off as soon as buttermilk is added.
5. If dough is beginning to get sticky, remove it; otherwise continue adding buttermilk, 1 Tbsp at a time, until it begins to form a ball and then remove it.
6. On a lightly floured surface, pat dough into 1/4" thick rectangle (approx 12"x10").
7. Spread a thin layer of jam lengthwise over half the dough.
8. Arrange peach slices in a single layer over the jam.
9. Fold plain dough over the peaches to make a 12"x5" rectangle (like closing a book).
10. Cut dough into 8 triangles and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c sugar.
11. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10-15 min, until light golden brown.
12. Makes 8 large scones.

Reviews

[swissms]

We enjoyed these scones for breakfast this morning with a cup of tea. I used frozen peaches (thawed) but used a peach jam from a local peach orchard. I did cut the recipe in half in order to fit the dough ingredients in my standard-sized food processor. I had no trouble with the dough coming together. I used a tri-fold on the dough rather than just folding in half and then baked a few minutes longer to ensure the centers were cooked through (covering with foil when they became golden brown). I got 8 "normal" sized scones even though I made only half the recipe. I do think next time I may chop the peach segments into smaller bit-sized pieces. Very tasty. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[Chef #1563843]

Simply fabulous! I made these with a dear friend in Gig Harbor, Washington and we ate them with delicious northwest coffee while gazing at Mt. Rainier looming in the morning sun! Does it get any better?

[kittikatkrazee]

I think that this recipe is very easy and delicious! It is a hit with my family. My processor is not a large one, so I just cut the recipe in half. I also have mixed it half / half, then combined it all together on my counter. Both ways work very well. YUMM!