Ingredients:                                       Scones: 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 stick butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Maple glaze: 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare scones: In a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients - buttermilk, eggs and maple syrup.
   Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using a  whisk, combine the dry ingredients: - all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, salt and sugar.
4. Add the butter to the flour mixture and using finger tips, rub into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
5. Add the egg mixture and walnuts (if using them).  Mix until a dough starts to form.
6. Turn the sticky mixture onto a clean, floured surface.  Knead the dough 2 or 3 times until it comes together.
7. Roll the dough gently to 1 inch thickness.
8. Cut out leaf shapes and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool scones on wire rack.
11. Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the confectioner's sugar and maple syrup.
12. When scones are cold, spread tops with maple glaze.