Maple Oatmeal Scones
Maple Oatmeal Scones (this recipe has been halved) yield: 7-8 scones Ingredients: Scones: 1 ¾ c. all purpose flour ½ c. whole wheat flour ½ c. quick cooking oats, plus additional for sprinkling 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt ½ lb. (2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, diced ¼ c. cold buttermilk ¼ c. pure maple syrup 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 egg beaten with 1 tsbp. water for egg washGlaze: ½ c. + 2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar ¼ c. pure maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°. In a mixing bowl, combine the flours, oats, baking powder, sugar and salt. Blend in the cold butter with an electric mixer on the lowest speed and mix until butter is in pea-sized pieces. (If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment.) Combine the buttermilk, maple syrup and eggs and add quickly to the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just well blended. The dough may be sticky. Dump the dough onto a well floured surface and be sure it is combined. F...