Maple Walnut Scones

For mom's fall baking

Position oven rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat oven to 375f.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Set aside.

In a bowl , mix both flours , baking powder , and salt together.

Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter , pressing the flour and butter together through the tines until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Stir in the walnut pieces , whole egg , yogurt , and cup maple syrup.

Stir just until a batter comes together into a moist dough.

Lightly dust a clean , dry work surface with flour.

Turn out the dough onto it.

Knead a few times , just until the dough begins to hold its shape.

If it is sticky , add a touch more cake flour , just to keep it moist but stable.

Gently press-do not rollinto a circle about 8 inches in diameter.

Slice the circle into 8 wedges , like a pie.

Transfer these to the prepared baking sheet.

Whisk the egg yolk , remaining 1 teaspoon maple syrup , and milk in a small bowl.

Brush the mixture over the scones.

Bake about 20 minu.

all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, walnut pieces, egg, yogurt, maple syrup, egg yolk, milk