Brown Butter Peach Scones Recipe

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What could be better for breakfast than these delicious Browned Butter Peach Scones, loaded with fresh peaches and warm from your oven.

Total Time: 41 minutes
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How to make Brown Butter Peach Scones

Hi everyone, I’m Laura from Tutti Dolci – All Sweets! As the name suggests, I’m passionate about desserts and all things baking. My unofficial motto is “Life is short. Eat dessert first!”

When Chef Dennis asked if he could talk me into guest posting, I didn’t have to think twice! Like many of you, I appreciate his support of the food blogging community and his approachable, delicious recipes. His posts teach me something new, make me laugh, or encourage me to head to the kitchen.

As I considered what recipe to share with you, I remembered a recent pastry from our host: scones with blueberries and cream. When I’m craving a treat for breakfast, I always pick a scone, so today I’m sharing brown butter-peach scones.

three peach scones in a basket on a napkin with fresh peaches

Peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits, and now that the season is upon us, I’m guilty of buying pounds at a time. A new favorite way to enjoy them is baked into scones. I love the nutty character that brown butter adds to baked goods, and it certainly didn’t let me down this time either!

Moist and light with a crisp golden topping, these scones make a scrumptious breakfast or afternoon snack. I enjoy them just as they are, however, I’d never pass up a side of honey-butter or Mascarpone!

Chef Dennis, thanks so much for including me in your guest post series!

If you like this scone recipe make sure to check out my recipe for Scones with Blueberries and Cream.

three peach scones in a basket on a napkin with fresh peaches

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Brown Butter Peach Scones

What could be better for breakfast than these delicious Browned Butter Peach Scones, loaded with fresh peaches and warm from your oven.

Author: Chef Dennis Littley
Nutrition Facts
Brown Butter Peach Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 122mg 5%
Potassium 156mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 4.3%
Vitamin C 1.2%
Calcium 5.8%
Iron 6.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy scones, scone recipe
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 26 mins
Total Time: 41 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 160 kcal
Ingredients
Brown Butter Peach Scones
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup peeled and diced peaches
  • 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar
Instructions
  1. Cook butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, turns clear, and then turns a deep brown, about 6 minutes.
  2. Pour browned butter into a glass measuring cup and chill in the freezer until solid and chilled, about 1 1/2 hours (Alternatively, brown butter up to a day ahead and let solidify in the refrigerator).
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  4. Dice chilled brown butter into 1/2-inch pieces; sprinkle over flour mixture and use a pastry cutter to cut in evenly until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  5. Place peaches between layers of paper towels and press gently to remove moisture; add to flour mixture, folding in gently.
  6. Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; add to flour mixture and fold in just until moist.
  7. Use a floured bench scraper to scrape the dough out onto a prepared baking sheet; generously flour hands and pat dough into an 8-inch circle.
  8. Score into 12 wedges with floured bench scraper; sprinkle dough with turbinado sugar.
  9. Bake 20 minutes or until golden.
  10. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet, then carefully transfer to wire rack to cool before slicing into wedges.
  11. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 day and warm before serving
Recipe Notes

Calories 160 Carbs 25

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Comments

  1. Tia says

    These were very yummy. The only thing was that the dough was way too wet. Either more flour or less buttermilk will be for the next time.

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  3. Mona says

    This recipe sounds amazing….I am heading towards a family beach vacation and wonder if these would freeze well ? I can’t wait to wake up and bake these ! Also heading over to your blog immediately.

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    • Chef D says

      hi Mona

      I have frozen scones and it does work with them. The only problem you might experience is they may require a few minutes in the oven to crisp them back up. They get a little soft from freezing.

      Reply

  6. Norma says

    So glad to see you on Chef Dennis’ site. The peach scones are photographed beautifully and make me want to bake some soon. I’ll toss out my scale!

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  8. Lynn says

    I’ve got peaches coming out my ears- this is perfect. I’m going to give them a try with spelt flour. Look forward to checking out more of your sweets and treats Laura!

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  11. Minnie@thelady8home says

    Laura, they look amazing. Nothing like a light fluffy scone to start one’s morning with…….yummm..

    Chef Dennis, you are so right, Laura’s pictures are beautiful, and her recipes are so worth the additional pounds.

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  17. Kimby says

    These scones look like a wonderful way to begin a summer morning. Beautiful photos! Nice to “meet” you, Laura, and “hi” Chef Dennis!

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  18. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    A good scone recipe can never be passed up. Fantastic combination the brown butter and fresh peaches! I´m looking forward to making these beauties.

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  21. Anna says

    Mmm, these look and sound absolutely fabulous! I love scones and brown butter! Add peaches and I could have it for breakfast every day! How fun seeing Laura guest posting! Thank you, Chef 🙂

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  22. Valerie says

    Brown butter and peaches! How delightful!!
    Laura, congratulations on a wonderful guest post. 🙂 I’m a huge, albeit “silent,” fan of chef Dennis, and it’s wonderful to see a familiar face. 😀

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  26. angela@spinachtiger says

    I’m always looking for a good peach recipe and this one is great, either for breakfast or dessert, or even a midnight snack. And, these are made with things I normally have right no hand. I will have to be visiting your blog. Great guest post.

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  27. Liz says

    So great to find Laura guest posting today! I’m so glad she made these marvelous scones…I’m guilty of overbuying peaches, and will whip these up for some friends next week 🙂 Thank you, both!!!

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  30. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    I’m following Laura so that I can get to see her delicious dessert recipes. I know, I don’t make desserts much at home BUT I eat good dessert all the time and one day I’ll be able to make great desserts just like hers…I’ve saved up quite a bit from her site! Thanks Chef Dennis for bringing Laura! She’s a really nice blogger that I met this year. This brown butter + peach combo is killing me. See, it’s so hard to buy this kind of scones… gotta make it one day…SOON!

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  32. Patty says

    Wow! Lovely guest post Laura;-). You’ve got me with your brown butter peach combination and the beautiful photos, I wish this basket of scones was waiting for me on my front porch this morning;-)

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  33. Hannah says

    I can’t resist scones and these look particularly delicious! Heading to the kitchen to bake a batch before my boys wake up. Lovely to discover your blog, Chef Dennis! I look forward to reading more.

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  42. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    Oh, yes, those do look delicious. They’ll be pinned and made soon. I’m loving the combination of browned butter with the fresh peaches. You’re right, Chef; Laura’s photos are gorgeous and I bonked my head. Thanks for sharing!

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