Maple Walnut Scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup (90 g) toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 large egg
  • Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fingers to work until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add Walnuts: Stir in chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  5. Combine Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk cream, egg, and maple syrup. Pour into dry mixture and stir just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. Shape & Score: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges or use a 2½-inch cutter. Transfer scones to prepared sheet.
  7. Brush & Sugar: Brush tops with extra cream, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and drizzle a little maple syrup over each.
  8. Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and risen. Remove and let cool slightly on the pan.
  9. Serve Warm: Enjoy these scones alongside a steaming cup of Organic English Breakfast for a morning treat that feels like home.

May each bite of these Maple Walnut Scones and every sip of Rishi Tea’s Organic English Breakfast bring warmth, comfort, and a touch of simple joy to your mornings—just as they do to mine.

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)