PEACH SPICE SCONES

You will need

• 1.68 L All Purpose Flour
• 250 mL + 45 mL Sugar
• 30 mL + 3 ¾ mL Baking Powder
• 30 mL + 3 ¾ mL Baking Soda
• 3 ¾ mL Salt
• 375 mL Margarine
• 750 mL DOLE^® Diced Peaches in Juice
• 375 mL Low-Fat Milk
• 15 mL Vanilla Extract
• 135 mL Chopped Almonds
• 7 ½ mL Ground Cinnamon
• As needed for brushing Milk

Method

1. Combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Cut in the softened margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the drained DOLE^® Diced Peaches. Combine the milk and vanilla; stir into the peach mixture until a dough forms.
4. Pat the dough o ½-inch (1.25 cm) thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rounds with a 2 ½-inch biscuit cutter and place on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
5. Combine the optional chopped almonds, 3 Tbsp sugar, and cinnamon. Brush the tops with milk or cream and sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture.
6. Bake at 400°F/204°C for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
7. Note For a batch this size, you'll likely need 3–4 full-size sheet pans, depending on the size and spacing of the scones.