Irish Soda Bread Scones (Printable Version)
Rustic Irish soda bread scones with a golden crust and soft interior, ideal warm with creamy butter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 cup cold buttermilk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
→ For Serving
10 - 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in raisins or currants if using.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch-thick round. Using a floured 2.5-inch cutter, cut out scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat as needed.
06 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until scones are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let scones cool slightly. Serve warm with softened butter.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chemistry of buttermilk and baking soda creates the most incredible rise without any waiting
- That moment when you split a warm scone and watch steam escape into butter melting across the surface
02 -
- Overmixing creates tough scones, so stop as soon as flour disappears into the dough
- Cold buttermilk keeps the butter bits from melting too fast before baking
03 -
- Work quickly once buttermilk hits flour, as the reaction starts immediately
- Flour your cutter between each press to prevent sticking