Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches
For the Peach Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons peach juice or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- Cinnamon sugar
- Honey drizzle
- Cream cheese glaze
- Chopped pecans
- Brown sugar topping
Recommended Kitchenware:
- Baking sheets
- Cast iron skillet
- Food processors
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter
- Premium cookware sets
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a cast iron skillet.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
The dry ingredients create light flaky biscuit texture while balancing the sweetness of the peaches.
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Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture.
Use a pastry cutter or food processor to work the butter into the flour until crumbly.
Cold butter creates flaky buttery biscuit layers during baking.
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Pour in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Gently mix until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the diced peaches carefully without overmixing.
The peaches add natural sweetness and juicy texture while the buttermilk keeps the biscuits soft and tender.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Pat gently into a thick rectangle and cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter or glass.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet or skillet.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before glazing.
Whisk together powdered sugar, peach juice, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
Drizzle over warm biscuits before serving.
Serve warm for the best buttery texture and peach flavor.
Notes
- Cold butter creates the flakiest biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Fresh peaches create the best texture and flavor.
- Durable cookware sets improve baking consistency.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Many home kitchen tips recommend freezing butter briefly before cutting it into biscuit dough for extra flaky layers.