Peach Breakfast Scones

Modified Simple Scones from Allrecipes.com, as if scones weren't really simple to make. These are nice and crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside. I added a bunch of frozen peaches and some pomegranate liquor I needed to use up, but substitutions are what scones are all about.

Simple Scones



2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar (I used 3 tablespoons since the pomegranate liquor was sweetened)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups frozen peaches, chopped
6 oz. yogurt (or sour cream)
1 large egg

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and in food processor pulse until it resembles coarse meal. (I also use two butter knives to cut the butter in. Just don't smear it in, it helps make these flaky.) Add the yogurt, egg, and peaches and mix until incorporated. Either form a circle and cut into triangles or just drop dollops onto a parchment lined baking sheet or nonstick baking pan. Bake 15-17 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on the counter to room temperature.

Substitute any fruit, any spices, any citrus. My favorite combination is dried cranberries with orange zest and if you are feeling naughty, add some white chocolate chips. The more fruit you cram them with, the healthier they are for you, right?