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Ina Garten Maple Scones

Ina Garten Maple Scones

Ina’s Maple-Oatmeal Scones combine hearty oats with rich maple flavor in a tender, buttery scone. The recipe makes 14 large scones and features a simple maple glaze that sets beautifully. Once you taste them, you’ll understand why they’re a Barefoot Contessa favorite.

Ingredients

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For the scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ pound (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 extra-large eggs

For the glaze:

  • 1¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven – Set to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix dry ingredients – Combine flours, oats, baking powder, sugar, and salt in mixer bowl.
  • Cut in butter – Add cold butter and mix on low until pea-size pieces remain.
  • Add wet ingredients – Whisk buttermilk, maple syrup, and eggs; add quickly to dry mix until just combined.
  • Shape and cut – Dump dough on a floured surface, roll ¾–1 inch thick, cut into 3-inch rounds.
  • Bake – Place on sheet, brush with egg wash, bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
  • Glaze – Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm scones; sprinkle with oats.