Irish Soda Bread Scones
Celebrate St Patricks Day with our delicious Irish Soda Bread Scones Easy recipe for a festive treat Try it today
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually pour in the buttermilk and mix until the dough comes together. If using raisins, gently fold them into the dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Use a knife to score the dough into 8 wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the scones cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter and jam!
Notes
Delicious Irish Soda Bread Scones perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day