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Maple pecans scones with maple glaze on a serving plate.

Sourdough Maple Pecan Scones

These easy sourdough scones are a perfect treat you can make with only a few pantry staple ingredients.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup sourdough starter active starter or discard
  • cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

For the Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Use a cheese grater to grate the butter into shreds. Try to work quickly to keep the butter cold.
  • Use a rubber spatula or your hands to mix the butter shreds into the flour mixture until fully coated and crumbly.
  • Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • In a separate medium bowl, stir together the starter, milk and maple syrup.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently stir until mostly combined and a shaggy dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Gently shape the dough into an approximate 9 inch circle.
  • Use a large knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 equal sized wedges.
  • Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 1½ inches apart.
  • Bake the scones for 5 minutes at 425℉. Then, reduce the heat to 375℉ and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before glazing.

To Make the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, milk and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the scones. Allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Sourdough, Sourdough Discard
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