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Maple Scones
Delight in these flaky, sweet scones infused with maple flavor and topped with a luscious maple glaze.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2/3 cup Maple Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 3/4 cup chopped Walnuts
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons frozen Unsalted Butter (cut into pieces)
- 2/3 cup Heavy Cream (or Buttermilk)
- 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Powdered Maple Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients and walnuts. Grate frozen butter into mixture and combine.
- Whisk together cream, maple syrup, and egg. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Form dough into a 7-inch round disc or two smaller discs. Cut into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.
- Mix melted butter, powdered maple sugar, vanilla, and milk to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled scones.
Notes
For a richer flavor, chill the dough before baking.