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Submitted by Roxygirl in Colorado
"I have always been a scone lover, and maple is my favorite flavor. There is a fine line with the texture I like: not to biscuit-like, not too cake-like, and a nut-like flavor, without chunks of nuts. This recipe is from is from "The King Arthur Baking Book" and has all that, plus some icing on the cake. Since my family has already requested this three times in four days, I decided to put this recipe where I can't lose it...Zaar!"
photo by Calee 
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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16 scones
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ingredients
- 3 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2⁄3 cup shortening (or mix the two like I do) or 2/3 cup butter (or mix the two like I do)
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (can toast them if you like)
- 1 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup maple syrup (I used pancake syrup, too)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon maple flavoring
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Maple Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 2 teaspoons cream (you may need a drop more) or 2 teaspoons milk (you may need a drop more)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon maple extract
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directions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the shortening and/or butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, syrup, and maple flavoring.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until you've formed a dry soft dough.
- Flour your work surface generously and scrape the dough out of the mixing bolw onto the floured surface.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Gently pat each half of dough into a 7 inch circle about 7/8 inch thick.
- Transfer dough (it will be soft) onto a lightly greased cookie sheet (I use my Silipat mat).
- Using a pizza wheel of sharp bench knife, divide each dough circle into eight wedges.
- Gently separate the wedges so that they're almost touching in the center, but are spaced about an inch apart at the edges.
- bake the scones for 15-18 minutes at 425, or until they're golden brown.
- Combine all frosting ingredients until creamy.
- Gently frost the tops of scones with the maple frosting.
- (I let the scones cool slightly before frosting.).
- Wait a couple of minutes before removing from sheet.
- They will be slightly fragile.
Questions & Replies
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harpistpk
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Reviews
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Very nice recipe. I made them this morning and they turned out great. I did them without the nuts and frosting and just chilled unsalted butter. I was afraid they were going to come out rather hard or overpoweringly sweet. I was wrong in both cases. They had a nice hard shell but the interior was soft and light. The maple tastes was very noticable when I first put it in my mouth but then it dissipated to allow for the ordinary scone flavor (with a hint of sweetness) to be tasted. These features made in my mind a very nice balance in textures and flavor. The one thing I may change is the cooking time as they came out a little bit browner than I would have liked but all in all it is a very good recipe. Thank you for sharing it.
Pip41127
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I belong to a group - formed by my friend Annette - called the "Baking Snobs". We meet monthly with three competitors, who each make their version of the topic of the month, and we then vote on the "BEST". Several months ago, the topic was "Scones", and the winning recipe was almost exactly like your recipe except for the not-secret ingredient from Melissa's winning batch - BACON!
Sue C.
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Very delicious scones!! I used pecans instead of walnuts and doubled the ammount of maple extract in the dough.I baked them for 15 min. My family and I really enjoyed them and I will make them again very soon.Thanks Roxygirl in Colorado!
snowangel
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Yum! A great scone for maple lovers! Thanks for sharing.
patti k.
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Tasty scones! I had some maple syrup to use up and found this gem. I used half butter flavored crisco and butter. I used pecans and ground them very fine, I dont care for large pieces worked out great! Mine baked up in 12 minutes. Love the nutty flavor with the maple syrup. Thanks Roxy for another great recipe and one I will enjoy many more times.
Calee
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Tweaks
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Very delicious scones!! I used pecans instead of walnuts and doubled the ammount of maple extract in the dough.I baked them for 15 min. My family and I really enjoyed them and I will make them again very soon.Thanks Roxygirl in Colorado!
snowangel
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Roxygirl in Colorado
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Hi everybody,I’ve been using “Zaar” website for the last year but ready to commit myself to adding my two cents worth (including some photos). I live with my DH and two great kids and one crazy dog in the foothills of Colorado. We have a great view with lots deer and red rocks. I come from a food-loving family, including my nearby sister who is willing to discuss "what's for dinner" first thing in the morning! I’ve loved cooking every since I was a teenager. I don’t work so I have lots of time to cook my latest craving. I love to try and duplicate dishes I enjoy from restaurants. I have a lot of cookbooks, but now use mostly “Zaar” recipes and from “Cooks Illustrated.” I love reading cookbooks (library) and like the old classics from Betty Crocker to backs of food labels. I love to research lots of recipes before I decide which one to make.
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