diff --git a/features/layout_data.feature b/features/layout_data.feature
index c2af5b70ebe..8a10ce87f83 100644
--- a/features/layout_data.feature
+++ b/features/layout_data.feature
@@ -3,6 +3,26 @@ Feature: Layout data
   I want to be able to embed data into my layouts
   In order to make the layouts slightly dynamic
 
+  Scenario: Use custom layout data
+    Given I have a _layouts directory
+    And I have a "_layouts/999.html" file with content:
+      """
+      ---
+      ---
+      {{ content }} layout content
+      """
+    And I have an "index.html" page with layout "custom" that contains "page content"
+    And I have an "index.html" file with content:
+      """
+      ---
+      layout: 999
+      ---
+      page content
+      """
+    When I run jekyll build
+    Then the "_site/index.html" file should exist
+    And I should see "page content layout content" in "_site/index.html"
+
   Scenario: Use custom layout data
     Given I have a _layouts directory
     And I have a "_layouts/custom.html" file with content: