Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Freeze the fats: Grate the butter and chop the shortening, then place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the peaches: Wash and dice the peaches, then pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar.
- Combine fats and dry ingredients: Add grated butter and chopped shortening to the flour mix and blend until coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate the peaches: Fold the prepared peaches into the flour-fat mix.
- Add the buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and shape into a rectangle.
- Cut the biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill and preheat: Refrigerate the biscuits for 20 minutes and preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Apply the egg wash: Whisk the egg with milk and brush over the tops of the biscuits.
- Bake the biscuits: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, and milk, then drizzle over warm biscuits.
Nutrition
Notes
These biscuits can be served with a glaze or enjoyed plain. Experiment with canned or frozen peaches as needed.
