1/2cupsugarI prefer sucanat as it is less refined than white or brown sugar. Another great option is dried maple syrup which works as a dried sugar for baking- available through Frontier Co op online
1/3cupmaple syrup or honey
2tspbaking powder
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
2tspcinnamon
1/2tspginger
pinchof nutmeg
pinchof cloves
1/2cupchopped walnuts
1cupshredded carrots
1 1/8cupbuttermilk or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup milk
2eggs beaten
1stick butter cold and chopped into small pieces
Maple Pecan Glaze: Combine together
1cuppowdered sugar
1/2cupchopped pecans
2Tmaple syrup
1tspmaple extractoptional
1/2Twhole milk or cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375
Combine dry ingredients and work in chopped butter until completely combined in. In a separate bowl combine wet ingredients. Mix wet into dry. Form into scones ( round or triangular) and bake for 15-20 minutes until done- baking times vary on size of scone and oven temp. Let cool completely before pouring on glaze. Enjoy!