Maple syrup, walnut and buttermilk wholemeal scones

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 4.

Step 2

Mix the self-raising flour, oatmeal, wholemeal flour, caster sugar, baking powder and the salt in a bowl to combine.

Step 3

Add the butter and rub into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Fold in the walnuts.

Step 5

Place the buttermilk and maple syrup into a separate bowl and mix well.

Step 6

Add the buttermilk and maple syrup mixture to the dry mixture and mix well to make a dough.

Step 7

Roll the dough out on a floured work surface to 3cm/1½in thick. Using a pastry cutter, cut out 12 scones (or as many as the dough will provide).

Step 8

Place onto a greased baking tray and transfer to the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden-brown.

Step 9

Eat while still warm from the oven.