Nutty Maple Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350*.
2. 2
   Oil and flour a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Ina large bowl, with a fork, combine flour, nuts, salt and baking powder.
4. 4
   With food processor or by hand, cut in butter until it resembles coarse meal.
5. 5
   Whisk together maple syrup and cream.
6. 6
   Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly pour in the liquids; mix lightly with fork just until the mixture holds together in a soft dough.
7. 7
   Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently eight times.
8. 8
   With lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough to 2 inches thick.
9. 9
   Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
10. 10
    Brush with additional maple syrup.
11. 11
    Bake 15 - 20 minutes or until golden.