Maple Walnut Scones
- Blue Rock Farm, Blue Rock
Scones
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ pound unsalted butter
- 1 cup walnuts chopped and roasted
- 1⅓ cups buttermilk
Glaze
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup Appalachian maple syrup
Preheat oven to 425°. Mix dry ingredients together in a food processor with butter and combine just to a crumbled texture. With hands, mix in walnuts and buttermilk. Mold into 1 inch–thick circles, then cut into even triangles. Place on a baking tray and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
For glaze, mix confectioners’ sugar with maple syrup, adding more confectioners’ sugar if needed. Glaze warm scones and enjoy.