Maple Cinnamon Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl to blend. Cut butter into small chunks and mix until mixture becomes crumbly.
Stir milk, maple syrup, and almond in a small bowl to blend. Gradually add wet mixture to dry mixture, stirring just until dough forms a ball.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough a few times, but don't overwork it or the scones will be too dense. Roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into triangular wedges. Transfer wedges to an ungreased baking sheet.
OPTIONAL: beat one egg and brush lightly over scones to create a glaze.
Bake scones until golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool.