Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp (7g) baking powder
  • ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
  • ½ tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (12g) honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 190g flour, 150g sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until no clumps remain.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir with a spatula until just combined; stop as soon as flour streaks disappear to avoid overworking the gluten.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the sliced peaches with 1 tbsp of flour until lightly coated.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Arrange the peach slices on top in a decorative pattern, pressing them slightly into the batter.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden-brown and the center springs back when touched.
  8. Optional: Brush the top with honey immediately after removing from the oven for a glossy finish.