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MAKE THE SCONES
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Whisk until combined.
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Add the butter.
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Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the butter is pea-sized.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, 3/4 cup of the buttermilk, and the maple extract.
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Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and then gently knead the dough with your hands until the dough starts to come together.
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Add the walnuts to the dough and knead gently to incorporate.
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Move the dough to a lightly floured surface.
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Use your hands to shape the dough into two discs (about 1 1/2 inches in height).
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Do not overwork the dough.
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Cut each disk into 6 wedges with a knife.
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Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush each scone with the remaining buttermilk and sprinkle with raw sugar.
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Bake in the center of the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes (rotating the baking sheet halfway through the baking time) or until the scones are golden brown.
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Transfer the scones to a cooling rack to cool completely.
