Ina Garten Maple Scones Recipe
The Ina Garten Maple Scones Recipe is warm, sweet and full of cozy flavor. These scones are soft inside, slightly crisp outside and perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 –2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl. Mix well to spread everything evenly.
Add the Butter
- Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter. Mix until small crumbs form for a flaky texture.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk cream, maple syrup, egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Form the Dough
- Add wet mixture to dry ingredients. Stir gently until dough forms. Do not overmix or dough becomes tough.
Shape the Scones
- Place dough on a floured surface. Shape into a round disc. Cut into eight equal triangles.
Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Place the triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep a little space between each piece.
Bake the Scones
- Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes. Scones should be golden and slightly firm on top.
Make the Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, maple syrup and milk in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and shiny.
Glaze the Scones
- Drizzle warm scones with the maple glaze. Let them sit a few minutes to set the glaze.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm with tea, coffee or warm milk. Enjoy the sweet maple flavor in each bite.
Notes
- Use very cold butter for flaky texture.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Chill the dough if it feels too soft.
- Bake on parchment for even color.
- Add extra glaze for sweeter taste.
- Use pure maple syrup for true flavor.