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- Makes: 12 servings
- Yield: 12 scones
- Prep
15 mins
- Bake
15 mins
Ingredients
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3
cups
all-purpose flour
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1
cup
chopped pecans
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4
teaspoons
baking powder
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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3/4
cup
butter
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1/2
cup
maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
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1/2
cup
milk
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Maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, pecans, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
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Combine the 1/2 cup syrup and milk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Turn out onto a floured surface and roll to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet or parchment paper. Brush the tops of the scones with some additional maple syrup.
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Bake the syrup-topped scones in a 375 degree F oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 scones.
