Apple-Walnut Drop Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment.
3. 3
   Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Dump anything remaining in the sifter into the bowl with the sifted ingredients.
5. 5
   Place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a standing mixer fitted with the paddle.
6. 6
   Add the walnut oil, butter and lemon zest and mix at medium speed or pulse in the food processor until the mixture is crumbly.
7. 7
   Combine the buttermilk and vanilla, and with the machine running, add the liquid to the flour mixture.
8. 8
   Mix just until the ingredients come together.
9. 9
   Stop the machine and add the apple and walnuts, then mix or pulse to combine.
10. 10
    Drop by heaped tablespoons onto the baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
11. 11
    Remove from the heat and allow to cool, or serve warm.