2/3 cup half-and-half, plus more for glazing the scones
1 egg
2-3 tbsp maple sugar (for glazing the scones)
Directions
Position shelf rack in the center of the oven and then preheat to 425° F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread layer of pecans on sheet and bake for about 5 minutes. Set pecans aside to cool.
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add butter to the bowl. Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your hands, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in most of the pecans (reserve a few to garnish).
Make a well in the center of coarse crumbs mixture and pour in the half-and-half and the egg.
Mix just until combined- the dough will look rough.
Knead a few times in the bowl to smooth the dough a little. Do not overwork the dough.
Turn the dough onto a very lightly floured board. Pat into an 8 1/2-inch diameter round about 3/4-inch thick.
Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 10 equal wedges.
Lightly brush the top of the round with half-and-half, sprinkle with the maple sugar, and press the reserved pecans into top of dough.
Gently lift each scone onto the baking sheet, placing them about 1-inch apart.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then serve warm.
2/3 cup half-and-half, plus more for glazing the scones
1 egg
2-3 tbsp maple sugar (for glazing the scones)
Directions
Position shelf rack in the center of the oven and then preheat to 425° F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread layer of pecans on sheet and bake for about 5 minutes. Set pecans aside to cool.
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add butter to the bowl. Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your hands, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in most of the pecans (reserve a few to garnish).
Make a well in the center of coarse crumbs mixture and pour in the half-and-half and the egg.
Mix just until combined- the dough will look rough.
Knead a few times in the bowl to smooth the dough a little. Do not overwork the dough.
Turn the dough onto a very lightly floured board. Pat into an 8 1/2-inch diameter round about 3/4-inch thick.
Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 10 equal wedges.
Lightly brush the top of the round with half-and-half, sprinkle with the maple sugar, and press the reserved pecans into top of dough.
Gently lift each scone onto the baking sheet, placing them about 1-inch apart.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then serve warm.