Maple Brown Butter Glazed Scones

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THE RECIPE

Maple Brown Butter Glazed Scones

INGREDIENTS

SCONES

• 2 1/2 all-purpose flour (plus about 1/4 cup for dusting)

• 1 stick (1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold cut into cubes

• 5 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 cup buttermilk, cold

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, for topping

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

MAPLE BROWN BUTTER GLAZE

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Scones: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry knife, cut the butter into the mixture (the butter can also be pinched in with your fingers) until lumps resemble coarse meal.

3. In a small bowl, mix the egg, buttermilk and vanilla and then stir into flour mixture until the dough is sticky. Be careful not to over-mix!

4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and then lightly pat with your finger tips into a 1-inch-thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Place the pieces, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece with buttermilk and sprinkle with some coarse sugar.

5. Bake the scones until golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.

6. Prepare the Glaze: Add the butter to a small saucepan. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, you will hear the crackling slow down as well (about 2 to 3 minutes). Stir often, the butter will foam and then settle back down. Remove from the heat and whisk in the maple syrup, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt.

7. Glaze the Scones: Let the scones cool and then drizzle with the maple glaze. Serve and enjoy!

NOTES

• The scones should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and will last up to 3 days. If you store them in the fridge, they will last up to a week. You can also freeze the scones, they will last up to 3 months!