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maple syrup scones
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Maple syrup pecan scones

I’ve added a fall/autumn twist to traditional British scones. These naturally sweetened scones use maple syrup in place of sugar with scattered pecans to round it out with a nutty/buttery flavour and texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 large scones/ 8 small scones
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams self raising flour
  • 60 grams chilled unsalted butter
  • 100 ml milk
  • 80 ml maple syrup
  • 100 grams pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Butter knife
  • Baking paper
  • Baking tray
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

  1. Add flour and butter into a large bowl, use your fingers to rub flour and butter together until mixture is crumbly
  2. Add half of the milk and slowly stir through the mixture a few times
  3. Combine remaining milk and maple syrup into mixture until a loose dough forms 
  4. Knead pecans into dough until combined, place on floured surface
  5. Gently flatten dough into a 1 inch thick rectangle and cut out scones using a round cutter
  6. Place scones onto a lined baking tray and bake at 200c/390f for 15 minutes or until golden brown