American Maple Nut Scones

This recipe was sent to me by Kathy in California who received our maple syrup as a Christmas gift. These a very delicious scones and with her permission I am sharing it with you. Thank you, Kathy.

• 3 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tblsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar (may be replaced with maple granulated sugar)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 6 Tblsp. butter, cut
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Topping: 3 Tblsp. butter,melted
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar (may be replaced with maple granulated sugar)
• 1/4 c. quick cooking oats
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease large baking sheet or cover it with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
• Use a pastry knife to cut butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is course & uniform.
• Stir in the walnuts and oats.
• Form a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the syrup, milk and extract.
• Stir to combine, then remove to floured counter and knead until uniform.
• (DO NOT over-knead. Too much kneading will develop the gluten in the flour & make scones tough.) Divide dough into two pieces and press each into 3/4 inch thick circles.
• Cut into six wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Topping: Mix the 1/4 c. oats and the 1/4 c. brown sugar together.
• Melt the 3 Tblsp. butter abd brush on the scones. Drizzle maple syrup over the wedges and sprinkle on the oats and brown sugar mixture.
• Let bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned
• Remove to a rack to cool.