Maple Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze

Maple Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Pecans
• 3/4 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup
• 1-2 tbsp Milk or cream

How to make Maple Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1 tbsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon.
3. Add the 1/2 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
4. Stir in the 1/2 cup of chopped pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup of cold heavy cream and 2 tbsp of pure maple syrup for the dough.
6. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Mix gently with a fork or spatula until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix, as this will develop the gluten and make the scones tough.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle, avoiding excessive handling.
8. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 10 squares or triangles. Carefully transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
9. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with a little extra heavy cream for extra browning and a pleasant sheen.
10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.
11. While the scones cool slightly on a wire rack, prepare the maple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tbsp of pure maple syrup, and 1-2 tbsp of milk or cream until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more sugar or liquid as needed.
12. Once the scones have cooled for about 10-15 minutes, drizzle generously with the maple glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat.

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