Sourdough Maple Pecan Scones
These easy sourdough scones are a perfect treat you can make with only a few pantry staple ingredients.
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)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425℉.
- 2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- 4
Use a cheese grater to grate the butter into shreds. Try to work quickly to keep the butter cold.
- 5
Use a rubber spatula or your hands to mix the butter shreds into the flour mixture until fully coated and crumbly.
- 6
Stir in the chopped pecans.
- 7
In a separate medium bowl, stir together the starter, milk and maple syrup.
- 8
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently stir until mostly combined and a shaggy dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
- 9
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Gently shape the dough into an approximate 9 inch circle.
- 10
Use a large knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 equal sized wedges.
- 11
Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 1½ inches apart.
- 12
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.
- 13
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, milk and powdered sugar until smooth.