Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 large egg
– 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
– 1 cup ripe nectarines, diced
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Additional sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Creating Nectarine Vanilla Bean Scones can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
6. Add Nectarines: Fold in the diced nectarines carefully to avoid mashing them.
7. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick.
8. Cut into Scones: Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to slice the dough into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
9. Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the scones cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible scones effortlessly. The combination of nectarines and vanilla is sure to leave your kitchen filled with an amazing aroma!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 scones
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g