Maple Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, 1 cup white flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender, or two knives scissors-fashion, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4. 4
   Add nuts or wheat berries.
5. 5
   Stir in the maple syrup and egg and just enough milk so that dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat.
7. 7
   Knead lightly; if dough is very soft, roll in flour again.
8. 8
   Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Pat or roll into an 8-inch disk; cut into 8 wedges, but do not separate.
10. 10
    Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Immediately remove from baking sheet, and carefully separate.
12. 12
    Serve warm.