Maple Scones with Maple Glaze
July 3, 2012 | Print | E-mail | Filed under maple, scones
I think scones are one of my favorite breakfast foods to make, as evidenced by the many scone recipes already on my blog. This week they’ve been particularly good since my sister is staying with me; they made for an easy breakfast that I baked up a few mornings ago, and since then we’ve been enjoying them throughout the week for breakfast or whenever we’re hungry. I decided to change up my favorite King Arthur Flour recipe yet again, this time with the addition of maple, and I used the same glaze that I used for my pumpkin spice scones, only with a scant teaspoon of milk so that the glaze would be nice and thick. If you’re planning to make brunch on your day off tomorrow but don’t want a lot of fuss, these scones are perfect. Hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July!
- 3 cups unbleached flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp milk, for consistency
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Cut the butter into tablespoon-sized pieces and incorporate it into the dry ingredients. Stir in the eggs and maple syrup.
Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and knead to combine.
If you’re not using a scone pan, separate the dough into halves. Shape each half of dough into a circle, and then cut each half into four wedges. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet as shown here. If you are using a scone pan, spray it lightly with cooking spray. Divide the dough into equal pieces and press them into the pan.
Place the scones in the freezer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. When the scones are ready to be baked, put them right in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
To make the glaze, mix all of the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl until well-combined and thick.
Remove the scones to a wire rack to cool before drizzling with the glaze.
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
These look lovely! Scones are the best – so delicious and comforting. And maple is ALWAYS a wonderful flavor choice!!
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
I could go for one with my morning coffee right now! They sound delicious!
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 am
I love scones–I totally need one of those scone pans! These look amazing, Tracy!
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 am
I don’t usually make scones but my mouth waters just looking at these. I’ll have to try this recipe.
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
These look so good, I cannot even begin to tell you….
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
Mmmm I love maple! These look perfect!
July 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
i love that scone pan! really, i just love scones. this is going on the to-make list!
July 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
These would’ve been a perfect breakfast for Canada Day a couple days ago. Loving the scone pan, by the way!
July 3rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
I’d happily eat these! Love maple.
July 3rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
Scones are one of my faves and your maple on maple version may just force me to crank up my oven in this crazy heat!
July 3rd, 2012 at 11:39 am
I really need one of those cute scone pans! I love it every time I see it! And maple? quite possibly one of my top 10 flavors (right now)! These look good girl.
July 3rd, 2012 at 5:01 pm
These look and sound fabulous. I love that glaze!
July 3rd, 2012 at 6:24 pm
I *just* got some maple flav-r-bits from King Arthur. I am SO throwing them in this recipe. Hello Maple-plosion!
July 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
The maple glaze looks heavenly.
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
I’m going to save this recipe for fall. A cup of hot chai and one of these during my quiet time….mmmmmm. Fall come quickly!
July 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 pm
That scone pan gets me every time- SO cute! Of course, we’re all about the maple. Mmmm.
July 4th, 2012 at 9:40 am
These look like something I can could undoubtedly eat the whole pan of….I love maple anything! Wow. Love that scones pan too…do they come out of their easily?
July 4th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Wow… I have that pan which I have always used for corn bread… Never thought to make scones in it! Thanks for opening a whole new avenue for me! Off to make these scones!
July 4th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Ohhh I do love anything to do with Maple! These look so delicious, and perfect to grab on the way out the door to work! thanks
July 4th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Looks fantastic. I know my family will love this recipe. Great picture. Come and visit. We have some wonderful recipes this week.
July 5th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Mmm, perfect! I love maple-y treats.
July 5th, 2012 at 10:39 am
I feel sure that I could eat the entire batch in one sitting.
July 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Nommy is all I can say, I do love scones too
July 5th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
These scones look fabulous! Can’t wait to give them a try… Of course, I still need to get my hands on one of those handy scone pans that you have!
July 7th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Maple syrup is one of my favorite ingredients, the flavor just can’t be beat. I think I’m in love!
July 8th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Oh my gosh, that glaze looks incredible!! I try not to eat pastries and such for breakfast everyday, but these would be great on a weekend morning or something. I do love a good scone, and the thought of a maple one sounds amazing!
July 9th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
I am also a huge fan of homemade scones! Love the maple version – that glaze is making my mouth-water!
July 11th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Seeing as I’m currently writing this from a small town in Vermont, I’m proud to see a maple-on-maple dish. Nice!
July 13th, 2012 at 10:25 am
I don’t think I’ve ever had a scone before, is that bad? And I definitely don’t have a scone pan…is there another way to make them? They look so cute!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:42 am
I totally agree….scones are one of my favorite breakfasts! These maple ones look incredible!
August 2nd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Love maple.. dare I say sometimes more than chocolate (maple topped donuts have always been my fave. Can’t wait to try these!
August 5th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I am so glad to see that you use the Lodge cast iron skillet for making your scones! That makes me want to get one to make scone making an easier job! (not that they are hard, but the skillet will keep them from falling to pieces!!) Thank you!
October 30th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
I don’t have a pan like that…. What would be best to use since I don’t have one??
October 30th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Emily – You don’t have to have a scone pan. I already have directions in the recipe for making them without one. Hope that helps!