Canadian Maple Syrup Scones

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Step 1

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and toast them for about 5 minutes, keeping a close eye so they don’t burn. Once they’re golden and fragrant, set them aside to cool.

Step 2

Turn the oven up to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of flour, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and half of the cooled walnuts. Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a larger bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of butter until the texture resembles fine crumbs, then stir in the remaining walnuts.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, combine 1/3 cup maple syrup with one egg, then pour this into the flour mixture. Add just enough milk little by little until the dough starts to come together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, dust it with a bit more flour, and knead gently about ten times. Shape the dough into an 8-inch circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the top with a little milk and sprinkle on the crumb topping you made earlier. Using a knife, score the dough into 8 wedges but don’t separate them yet.

Step 6

Bake for around 15 minutes or until the scones are golden. Take them off the baking sheet right away and separate the wedges. Serve warm with whipped cream and extra maple syrup for drizzling.