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Maple Nut Scones
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Ready In: 48 Minutes
Servings: 8
From The Samuel Sewall Inn
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, firm
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups flour
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Mix two tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts; reserve.
3. Cut the margarine into flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, baking powder, and salt with a pastry blender or two large knives in a large bowl until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4. Stir in a 1/2 cup of toasted nuts.
5. Stir in maple syrup, egg, and just enough milk so that the dough leaves the side of the bowl and forms a ball.
6. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.
7. Knead lightly 10 times to coat.
8. Pat or roll into an 8-inch circle on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
9. Brush with milk and sprinkle with brown sugar nut mixture.
10. Cut into eight wedges but do not separate.
11. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; carefully separate the wedges.
13. Serve warm and enjoy!
By RecipeOfHealth.com