Maple-Walnut Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cream or milk
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
4. Stir in the walnuts.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together maple syrup, cream or milk, and egg.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to form a ball.
8. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick.
9. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
10. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the scones are lightly browned.
11. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Scones originated in Scotland in the early 1500s.
• Maple syrup is produced by tapping maple trees.
• Walnuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats.