Easy Peach Scones Gluten Free Vegan

Origins of Scones

Scones are thought to have originated in Scotland in the 1500s. After that, they were popularized in England by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed them during her afternoon tea time (source). They are still common in Britain and are now enjoyed in coffee and pastry shops around the world. It’s less likely you’ll come across gluten-free versions, but your own kitchen is a great place to start!

How to Make Peach Scones

These peach scones are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside thanks to the perfect balance of gluten-free flours (we nailed that down with our gluten-free blueberry scones). But if you’re not gluten-free, we think all-purpose flour would work beautifully, too (see this recipe for guidance). They have a flaky, buttery texture thanks to vegan butter (or coconut oil). It’s mixed into the dry ingredients until only small bits remain, creating flakiness in every bite. The remaining ingredients include dairy-free milk and flax eggs for structure, a little cane sugar for sweetness, and salt and vanilla for extra flavor. Oh, and don’t forget about the PEACHES! Peaches give the scones the perfect extra pop of sweet, tart, fruity flavor that really makes them special. They’re best when in season and evenly soft and ripe. Peaches that are too ripe might fall apart and add liquid to the scones, whereas underripe peaches won’t be as flavorful and might be crunchy. Once all the ingredients are mixed, we form the dough into a disc and cut it into triangles for that classic scone shape. Pro tip: If you find that your dough is sticking to the knife, you can run the knife under water between cuts, or wipe it with a damp cloth. You could also use a wide round cookie cutter if you want biscuit-shaped scones! Lastly, we bake to golden perfection and top them off with an optional vanilla glaze that transports these scones into heavenly dessert land. We hope you LOVE these peach scones! They’re:FlakyPeach-infusedButteryPerfectly sweetSummery& Light! Enjoy them with breakfast or brunch, or as a snack or healthier dessert! They’re especially delicious paired with a cup of coffee or tea (try our Easy Masala Chai, Best Vegan Matcha Latte, or Caffeine-Free Moringa Latte).