Maple Walnut Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Position oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat oven to 375F; line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. 2
   In a bowl, mix both flours, baking powder, and salt together.
3. 3
   Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, pressing the flour and butter together through the tines until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Stir in the walnut pieces, whole egg, yogurt, and 1/4 cup maple syrup; stir just until a batter comes together into a moist dough.
5. 5
   Lightly dust a clean, dry work surface with flour; turn out the dough onto it.
6. 6
   Knead a few times, just until the dough begins to hold its shape.
7. 7
   If it is sticky, add a touch more cake flour, just to keep it moist but stable.
8. 8
   Gently press-do not rollinto a circle about 8 inches in diameter.
9. 9
   Slice the circle into 8 wedges, like a pie.
10. 10
    Transfer these to the prepared baking sheet.
11. 11
    Whisk the egg yolk, remaining 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and milk in a small bowl.
12. 12
    Brush the mixture over the scones.
13. 13
    Bake about 20 minutes, until brown and firm.
14. 14
    Cool on a baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling for at least 10 minutes before serving.