Description
Delight in these tender and flaky Maple Walnut Scones, perfectly balancing the rich sweetness of maple syrup with the crunch of toasted walnuts. Ideal for breakfast or afternoon tea, this straightforward recipe yields beautifully golden scones that are moist inside and crisp outside.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the scones.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt evenly.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold butter to the dry mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Walnuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts to evenly distribute the nuts throughout the mixture.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, heavy cream, and egg until fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Form it into a circle approximately 1-inch thick, then cut into 8 equal wedges.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the walnuts lightly before adding.
- Keep the butter cold to ensure flaky scones.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones.
- Serve the scones with extra maple syrup or clotted cream for a decadent treat.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them starting at 15 minutes.
