Maple Walnut Scones

Scones

4 cups flour, all-purpose

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup butter, cold and cut into cubes

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbs baking powder

1 tsp baking sat

1/2 cup toasted walnuts

1-1/3 cup buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

Maple Glaze

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup confectioners sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400◦
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. Place all the dry ingredients except the walnuts in a blender or food processor.  Pulse to mix.
4. Add the butter. Process until there are no chunks of butter left and the mixture resembles moist crumbs. Pour this mixture into a bowl.
5. Fold in walnuts. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Mix until the dough is thoroughly formed.
6. On a lightly floured surface and pat into a 10-inch circle.
7. Cut into 10 wedges and place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
9. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
10. To make the glaze combine the maple syrup and xxx sugar. Drizzle over the scones while they are still a bit warm.