You are going to LOVE these hot, fluffy Summer Buttermilk Peach Biscuits loaded with sweet peaches and drizzled in a simple glaze. Inspired by a Southern classic, peach cobbler, these Peach Biscuits are loaded with fresh peaches we got straight from Georgia! They are perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Growing up, my grandma’s kitchen was always filled with the sweet scent of fresh peaches in the summer. While her famous peach cobbler was a beloved Sunday tradition, one day she surprised us with buttermilk peach biscuits instead. I still remember sitting at the kitchen table, biting into those flaky, buttery biscuits bursting with juicy peach pieces. It was like tasting summer and comfort all at once. Since then, these biscuits have become my way of bringing that cozy, nostalgic feeling to my family’s table, no matter the season.
Nothing says Southern comfort quite like warm, golden Buttermilk Peach Biscuits. Made with simple, classic ingredients, they blend juicy peaches, flaky butter, and tangy buttermilk for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Plus the optional glaze adds just the right touch of sweetness to finish them off. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients for Peach Biscuits
These peach biscuits use simple ingredients to create tender biscuits that are sweet, buttery, and full of peach flavor.
- Finely diced peaches: Adds juicy sweetness and bursts of fresh flavor.
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- Baking powder: Helps the biscuits rise and stay fluffy.
- Salt: Enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness.
- Powdered sugar: Adds light, subtle sweetness to the dough.
- Cold shortening: Creates tender, soft layers in the biscuits.
- Frozen unsalted butter: Adds flakiness and buttery richness.
- Cold buttermilk: Moistens the dough and activates leavening.
- Butter (for brushing): Melts into the tops for a golden finish.
Egg Wash:
- Egg: Adds color and shine to the biscuit tops.
- Milk: Thins the egg wash for easy brushing.
For Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens and forms the glaze base.
- Butter: Adds smoothness and flavor.
- Milk: