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How to Make Canadian Maple Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the warm, comforting taste of maple that just screams Canadian. From pancakes to bacon, maple is a staple flavor in countless Canadian dishes. But one of the best ways to enjoy this sweet, earthy flavor is in a classic breakfast treat: scones.

These Canadian Maple Scones are the perfect balance of rich, buttery pastry and sweet, aromatic maple syrup. They're the ideal way to start your morning, or to enjoy as a midday snack with a cup of tea. Plus, they're surp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup, or as needed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
  • 1 cup whipped cream (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast walnuts in the preheated oven until nuts turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully; nuts can burn quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place 3 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 cup cooled walnuts in a small bowl. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter using two knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter using two knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup walnuts.
  • Whisk together 1/3 cup maple syrup and egg in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture. Gradually stir in just enough milk for the dough to leave the sides of the bowl and form a ball.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently in flour to coat; knead lightly about 10 times. Pat into an 8-inch circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle evenly with topping. Score dough circle into 8 wedges with a knife, but do not separate wedges.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove immediately from the baking sheet, and separate the scones. Serve warm with whipped cream and maple syrup.

    • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 281mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 169mg

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