Nancy K 11-10-99 4:46 PM
Maple Walnut and Brown Sugar Scones
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup walnuts (preferably lightly toasted)
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
2/3 cup milk or light cream
Garnish:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a double-up baking sheet (two sheets stacked together) with parchment paper.
In a food processor, place flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Pulse to combine.
Add butter and pulse to cut or break butter into flour mixture.
Pulse to make a sandy mixture.
Place mixture in a large bowl.
Add walnuts and oatmeal.
Make a well in center, add maple syrup, vanilla and most of milk.
Stir with a fork to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead briefly to make a cohesive mass, adding a bit more milk if required if dough seems too dry.
Shape into two rounds about 3/4 inch thick.
Cut into five wedges each.
Place on baking sheet. Brush each with melted butter, then drizzle with some maple syrup and brown sugar.
Bake until browned 15-18 minutes.