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Cinnamon Walnut Scones

Rich, warmly spiced scones with cinnamon, walnuts and cocoa nibs.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Keyword: cinnamon, scones
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 c. white whole wheat flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ finely chopped walnuts
  • 6 Tbsp. cold butter
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa nibs
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 c. buttermilk or soured milk plus extra for brushing
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • coarse sugar

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400° F. 
     
  • Measure flour through walnuts into a food processor or, if mixing by hand, a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Cut the cold butter into the flour mix until the size of rice grains. Stir in the cocoa nibs. Blend the egg, milk and vanilla, then stir into the dry ingredients to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times to gather into a ball, then flatten to and 8-inch circle. Cut into 8-10 wedges, depending on the size of scone desired. Move wedges to the baking sheet, then brush with extra milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar. 
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until browned and firm.