diff --git a/features/layout_data.feature b/features/layout_data.feature
index a06502c8..78998665 100644
--- a/features/layout_data.feature
+++ b/features/layout_data.feature
@@ -16,3 +16,22 @@ Feature: Layout data
     When I run jekyll build
     Then the "_site/index.html" file should exist
     And I should see "page content\n foo: my custom data" in "_site/index.html"
+
+  Scenario: Inherit custom layout data
+    Given I have a _layouts directory
+    And I have a "_layouts/custom.html" file with content:
+      """
+      ---
+      layout: base
+      foo: my custom data
+      ---
+      {{ content }}
+      """
+    And I have a "_layouts/base.html" file with content:
+      """
+      {{ content }} foo: {{ layout.foo }}
+      """
+    And I have an "index.html" page with layout "custom" that contains "page content"
+    When I run jekyll build
+    Then the "_site/index.html" file should exist
+    And I should see "page content\n foo: my custom data" in "_site/index.html"