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Buttermilk Peach Biscuits

Buttermilk Peach Biscuits That Will Brighten Your Morning

Enjoy these Buttermilk Peach Biscuits, a delightful blend of flaky comfort and sweet peach bursts, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Buttermilk Peach Biscuit Ingredients
  • 1 cup Shortening Use it cold for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Freeze and grate for easy mixing.
  • 2 cups Peaches Finely diced or substitute with canned/frozen.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Leavening agent for fluffiness.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Key for moisture and tang.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Mixed with egg for wash.
Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter For rich flavor in the glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Biscuit Cutter
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Chill the fats by placing shortening and unsalted butter in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Finely dice the peaches and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered sugar.
  4. Incorporate the chilled fats into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Fold in the peaches and buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Shape the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick and fold it to create layers.
  7. Cut the dough into rounds with a floured biscuit cutter.
  8. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) while the biscuits chill.
  9. Whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash, then brush it over the tops of each biscuit.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  11. If using, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, melted butter, and a small amount of milk.
  12. Once baked, brush biscuits with melted butter and drizzle with optional glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat anytime. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 2 days.

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