Double Maple Syrup Scones

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl , combine the flour , baking powder , and salt

2. 2

   Cut in the shortening and / or butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

3. 3

   Stir in walnuts

4. 4

   In a separate bowl , combine the milk , syrup , and maple flavoring

5. 5

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until you've formed a dry soft dough

6. 6

   Flour your work surface generously and scrape the dough out of the mixing bolw onto the floured surface

7. 7

   Divide the dough in half

8. 8

   Gently pat each half of dough into a 7 inch circle about 7 / 8 inch thick

9. 9

   Transfer dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet

10. 10

    Using a pizza wheel of sharp bench knife , divide each dough circle into eight wedges

11. 11

    Gently separate the wedges so that they're almost touching in the center , but are spaced about an inch apart at the edges

12. 12

    Bake the scones for 15-18 minutes at 425 , or until they're golden brown

13. 13

    Combine all frosting ingredients until creamy

14. 14

    Gently frost the tops of scones with the maple frosting

15. 15

    Wait a couple of minutes before removing from sheet

16. 16

    They will be slightly fragile