Maple Scones
I wish I could adequately describe the heavenly scent of these maple scones. With shades of golden brown and topped with hazelnuts, these scones seemed like the perfect treat to join my family on a hike in Julian, Ca.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
¼ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
6 Tbsp cold butter
1 large Egg
3/4 cup canned coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
(Maple Frosting)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup powder sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
*I added a teaspoon of maple extract. This is optional.
Julian, Ca.
Just a little love note to the charming mountain town I grew up in. If you’re from San Diego, you probably already know about Julian. But many folks in the Temecula area don’t realize what a hidden gem this San Diego County mountain town really is. So, if you’re craving fresh air and a slice of apple pie, make the trip up to Julian. For my Temecula friends, the drive is all open road—windows down, breeze in your hair—and not a freeway in sight.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400℉.
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut the cold butter into chunks and add to the dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, press the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly.
In a small bowl; whisk the egg, coconut milk and vanilla together. Pour into the flour mixture. Combine the wet and dry ingredients using a rubber spatula. Divide the dough in two.
Using floured-hands, create two round disks about an inch thick. Do not overwork. Cut the disks so that each has 6 slices. Place the slices onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden on top and bottom. Slide the parchment paper onto a wire rack to cool the scones.
To make the maple frosting, first melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the maple syrup. Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients. Drizzle or spread the frosting over the scones and quickly top each with chopped, toasted hazelnuts.
This recipe makes 12 scones.
