Fresh baked scones that will a sweet maple flavour and lots of walnuts. Buttery and flaky they scones are simple to make and perfect with your morning tea or coffee.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the cold butter to the bowl and using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour. Continue until a fine crumbly consistency is produced.
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg into the milk and maple syrup. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and stir together with a spatula or your hands with a baking spatula until combined. Work gently and be careful to not over-mix the batter.
Spread a little flour on a work surface. Dump the batter onto the baking stone and pat down to make a 8 inch circle. Cut into 8 equal wedges.
Place the cut scones on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Bake for 16-20 minutes. The scones should be browned around the edges and on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool.
Make the drizzle by mixing the icing sugar and maple syrup with the cream until dissolved the icing is smooth. Spread over all the scones and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
Notes
Tips to make the perfect scones
Have all the ingredients out and measured before you start to make the dough.