Maple Walnut Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven rack to lower center of oven.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3
   Toast walnuts on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Toss butter pieces in the flour mixture to coat.
7. 7
   Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
8. 8
   Stir in toasted walnuts.
9. 9
   Beat egg in a large bowl.
10. 10
    Mix in the half-and-half, 1 teaspoon maple extract, and vanilla extract.
11. 11
    Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until blended, switching from a spoon to your hands as the mixture comes together.
12. 12
    Place dough in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Roll chilled dough into a ball on a lightly floured surface.
14. 14
    Flatten dough into a 3/4 inch circle.
15. 15
    Cut into 8 wedges.
16. 16
    Bake scones on a parchment lined baking sheet just until firm and the bottoms are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
17. 17
    Cool for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
18. 18
    Stir together the confectioners' sugar, hot water, and 1/8 teaspoon maple extract.
19. 19
    Drizzle on scones to glaze.