Cornmeal Scones With Mint Peaches Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Scones With Mint Peaches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon baking powder, plus; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup water; 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced; 16 mint leaves, torn

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder, plus
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon heavy cream
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced
16 mint leaves, torn

1
Make a simple syrup for the peaches:.
2
Combine sugar & water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Swirl the pan until all the sugar dissolves.
4
Remove from heat & cool in the fridge.
5
(We'll use it later).
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees .
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Place flour, cornmeal, baking powder salt & 3 tablespoons of sugar in food processor.
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Pulse to combine.
9
Add butter and pulse to a coarse meal texture.
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With machine running, quickly pour in 1 cup cream.
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Stop mixing when dough starts to come together.
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Don't overwork!
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Place dough on a floured work surface & bring it together with your hands.
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Shape into a circle 1 1/4 inches thick.
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Cut into 8 wedges.
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Place the scones on a greased baking sheet.
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Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon of cream & sprinkle with remaining sugar.
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Bake 15 minutes until set & light golden brown.
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Remove from oven & cool.
20
Toss the peaches in a bowl with 3 tablespoons cooled simple syrup & the mint leaves.
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(Store remaining syrup in the fridge for later use).
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Let peaches sit for 10 minutes then puree 1/4 of the mixture & add back.
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To serve, split scones in half & place on plates.
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Divide peaches and pour over.
25
Replace scone tops.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, plus, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Scones With Mint Peaches falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cornmeal Scones With Mint Peaches

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