Peach Biscuits

This is a wonderful summer treat from the south. These biscuits are slightly sweet, making them a wonderful dessert or breakfast treat. However they pair nicely with just about any meal. If you find yourself with a few ripe peaches, this is an easy and delicious way to use them.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 3  large  ripe  peaches
• 1  tablespoon  orange-flavored liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Gran Gala, Triple Sec)
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla flavoring
• 3  cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 tsp)
• 3  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup butter (or shortening)
• 1⁄4 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Peel peaches, pit them, and dice them into 1/4" pieces.
3. In a small sauce pan combine peaches, orange liquor, water, sugar, vanilla, and 2 tsp flour. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until mixture is thickened.
4. Sift 3 cups flour, baking soda, and salt into mixing bowl.
5. Cut in butter, and mix for about 1 minute.
6. While mixer is still going, slowly add milk and then peaches. Continue to mix until thoroughly combined.
7. Spray muffin tins with with cooking spray, and fill each 2/3 full with biscuit mix.
8. Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown. (sometimes biscuits will be a little doughy due to the moister in the peaches).