canadian maple scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
• topping:
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cold butter
• scones:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup, or as needed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
• 1 cup whipped cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spread walnuts a baking sheet.
• toast walnuts in the preheated oven until nuts turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. watch carefully; nuts can burn quickly. set aside to cool to room temperature.
• increase oven temperature to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place 3 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 cup cooled walnuts in a small bowl. cut in 2 tablespoons butter using two knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in 1/2 cup butter using two knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. stir in remaining 1/2 cup walnuts.
• whisk together 1/3 cup maple syrup and egg in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture. gradually stir in just enough milk for the dough to leave the sides of the bowl and form a ball.
• place dough on a lightly floured surface. roll gently in flour to coat; knead lightly about 10 times. pat into an 8-inch circle on an ungreased baking sheet. brush with milk; sprinkle evenly with topping. score dough circle into 8 wedges with a knife, but do not separate wedges.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. remove immediately from the baking sheet, and separate the scones. serve warm with whipped cream and maple syrup.