Maple Pecan Scones Recipe

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking liner or parchment paper. (Alternatively, grease and flour the pan.) In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, two butter knives, or use your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans . Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and heavy cream until smooth. Make a well in the flour mixture. Pour the cream mixture in the center. Stir briskly with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to come together into a dough. Do not overmix. Roll dough out on a lightly floured board to a thickness of 2 inches. Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut rounds from the dough. Place on prepared pan 2 inches apart. Brush tops with maple syrup. Bake scones 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm with butter. Yield: about 12 scones