Maple Oatmeal Scones
What’s there not to like about Ina Garten when she churns out recipes like this one? I know, I know – I have a huge bias because I HEART her. But Ina and her fabulous life aside, her recipes speak for themselves. She walks through her recipes with such ease on television that she makes anyone think they can reach the stars in the kitchen.
But what most people don’t realize is that miracles do not need to be realized for you to be able to make not just good food but superb food. If you don’t believe that, watch a few episodes of Barefoot Contessa. Ina Garten’s food is simple yet classy and elegant without being fussy – just like these scones. No exotic ingrediants here. Simply mix the dry, add in the butter (which has to be cold when making scones), add in the wet, roll out, cut into rounds, bake, glaze and you’re done. And the result is anything but ordinary.
Over the last couple of months, a few of my blogging buddies wrote about these scones. Thank goodness for them, because I almost left out the glaze on these. You see, I’m not a glaze lover as most glazes are too sweet for my taste. But thank goodness I paid attention to my blogger friends because the maple glaze on these scones was the best part. Without it, these scones were good. Once glazed, they were delectable.
Thanks for this winning recipe Ina. Maybe one day I will be invited to one of your fabulous dinner parties. I wonder what I’ll wear…maybe a white dress…it is the Hamptons 
For the Scones Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flours, oats, baking powder, sugar and salt. Blend the cold butter in at the lowest speed and mix until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Combine the buttermilk, maple syrup and eggs and add quickly to the flour-and-butter mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough may be sticky. Dump the dough out onto a well-floured surface and be sure it is combined. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough 3/4 to 1 inch thick. You should see lumps of butter in the dough. Cut into 3-inch rounds with a plain or fluted cutter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are crisp and the insides are done. To make the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. When the scones are done, cool for 5 minutes and drizzle each scone with 1 tablespoon of the glaze. I like to sprinkle some uncooked oats on the top, for garnish. The warmer the scones are when you glaze them, the thinner the glaze will be.
Maple Oatmeal Scones
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats, plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup cold buttermilk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk or water, for egg wash
For the Glaze
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractDirections:
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Cristine — May 24, 2010 @ 2:21 am
I know what I'm making for breakfast! Looks fantastic!
Tracey — May 24, 2010 @ 2:40 am
I remember watching this episode and thinking I needed to make the scones soon. It's been months and yet I still haven't baked them. Not sure what I'm waiting for but after all of the rave reviews I've read I know they're going to be amazing when I finally make them
Yours look fabulous, especially that glaze!
Katrina — May 24, 2010 @ 2:43 am
I saw Ina make these and have seen a few bloggers, too. Yours look PERFECT. I just made scones this morning, too. Blueberry/Lime with white whole wheat flour and half and half instead of cream. They turned out SO good! I'm going to have to try these maple oatmeal scones!
Andrea — May 24, 2010 @ 2:48 am
These look great. And we're so lucky that real Vermont maple syrup is pretty easy to come buy in these parts! Nothing better than maple!
Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul — May 24, 2010 @ 3:07 am
Ina's show is one of my favs. Thanks for your comment on my SMS Praline post.Carmen
hannah! — May 24, 2010 @ 3:09 am
i've never watched ina garten before but now you have piqued my curiosity! also, these scones look delicious!
Mary — May 24, 2010 @ 4:24 am
These look wonderful. I love anything that is maple flavored. I also love scones and oatmeal. I think I'll give these a try. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
Nina — May 24, 2010 @ 5:28 am
Wow these look great! DANG!
Paris Pastry — May 24, 2010 @ 10:52 am
These are my favorite scones! Love them!♥ Daniëlle
Mindy — May 24, 2010 @ 3:30 pm
Omigosh that looks so yummy and pretty! Makes me want to go to a tea party.
Bridgett — May 24, 2010 @ 5:15 pm
I can never resist these maple scones. I really think this is one of the best scone recipes out there. Yours look absolutely perfect.
Maris (In Good Taste) — May 24, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
These look even better than the maple scones at Starbucks, which I love love love!
Mary Ann — May 24, 2010 @ 6:30 pm
I love watching her too- she really does make simple dishes that look so elegant. A friend of mine made these, so I was lucky enough to taste them without having the whole batch to tempt me. They look fabulous and I know that they taste great!
Shandy — May 24, 2010 @ 6:43 pm
I am with you Eliana! I love Ina's recipes too and have not met one I did not like. Just delicious food and these scones, your photos, Oh WoW! I love the icing drizzling over the sides; a reach out and take a bite kind of photo. Beautiful!
Joanne — May 24, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
I know what you mean about Ina. She has a way of turning even the most simple of ingredients into magic. These scones definitely exemplify that! Delicious.
biz319 — May 24, 2010 @ 8:29 pm
I only think of making scones when its cold outside! Love your combo!
5 Star Foodie — May 24, 2010 @ 10:13 pm
These look amazing especially with the maple glaze!
Stephanie — May 24, 2010 @ 10:45 pm
oh boy, these sound GREAT. I've never had an Ina recipe turn out poorly – for me, she can do no wrong!
Lucy — May 25, 2010 @ 4:31 pm
I am such a glaze fan and these scones just look delicious! What a treat
Momgateway — May 25, 2010 @ 5:33 pm
lovely scones and maple syrup …I think makes even more scrumptious
cookies and cups — May 25, 2010 @ 7:04 pm
I heart Ina too! Her cookbooks with my notes would one of things I would grab if my house caught on fire. Oh yeah, and my kids too
The Duo Dishes — May 26, 2010 @ 4:28 am
You are not the only one who loves her! We are trying to get adopted into her family and whisked away to the Hamptons. Until then…we can just try her recipes. This one looks good!
Chef Bee — May 26, 2010 @ 8:35 pm
Girl I'm in love with your blog. Everything you bake looks delicious. http://planbeventandcatering.com/
Sook — May 26, 2010 @ 11:01 pm
Wow those scones look delicious!! Mmmmm I want to make some.
Justin — May 27, 2010 @ 5:46 pm
ooh, the maple in the glaze… i'd probably double up on that
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — May 28, 2010 @ 12:57 am
These look amazing! Next week I will have to work these into my breakfast baking rotation.
Chef Dennis — May 28, 2010 @ 1:27 am
what a great scone!! and I am with you on Ina!she is simply marvelous!
Ingrid — May 28, 2010 @ 4:39 pm
Not me I looooove me some glaze. I do like her recipes a lot, especially the savory ones.~ingrid
Velva — May 28, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
Ina Garten is my favorite cook. I have never been disappointed with any of her dishes. I own every one of her cookbooks too!Fabulous cookies.
Pamela — May 29, 2010 @ 1:08 pm
Wow!! Those look Ah-MA-ZING!!!! I would love one right now!
vanillasugar — May 30, 2010 @ 1:31 am
i love when my girl ina says "isn't that fabulous?" i always say oh yes, it is.Maple & pumpkin are my fav scones, so i'm with you all the way on this one.
Mayte — May 31, 2010 @ 1:59 am
These look great!!! is delicious…. How lucky to find your blog from now on I'm your fan.
Leslie — May 31, 2010 @ 2:28 am
Don't you just love these?! I made them a few weeks ago for the first time and they were fantastic. I keep them frozen and take a couple out to bake up…they're great baked straight from the freezer.
Joy — June 3, 2010 @ 12:32 pm
Can I be your +1 if you get that invite to Ina's dinner party, Eliana? Mmmm… those scones look SO good! I have a basic cream scone recipe that's sort of my go to (I usually dress it up with some orange zest and dried cranberries), but this maple oatmeal is such a fantastic alternative. Yet another recipe added to my "must make list" from you! I seriously think you entice me to try more recipes than any other blogger!Hope you're doing well and having a great week. Miss hearing from you! <3,Joy
eleni — June 4, 2010 @ 10:36 am
Beautifully presented… the recipe must taste great too!!!
itmom — June 7, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
These look SO YUMMY!! I am going to have to try and whip up a batch myself!!
Chef Chuck — June 12, 2010 @ 6:54 pm
Scone's!! This recipe is one to try!Thank you
Christiana — June 13, 2010 @ 3:06 am
I am so happy I found your blog! I think its great that you love to bake, its nice to see other bloggers with the same interest as me! I am now a follower!http://petittreat.blogspot.com/
Cristina - TeenieCakes — June 13, 2010 @ 5:19 am
Really like your blog! So many great recipes. Wish I had maple syrup, I make these scones right now. They look so good…and fantastic photography!