Irish Soda Bread Scones (Printable)
Rustic Irish-style scones with a golden crust and soft inside, served warm with creamy butter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
07 - 1/2 cup currants or raisins (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup cold buttermilk
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
→ For Serving
11 - 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Stir in currants or raisins if using.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir with a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
07 - Using a floured 2.5-inch round cutter, cut out scones and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, split, and topped with softened butter.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These come together in about 15 minutes flat, perfect for when morning hunger hits hard
- The combination of flours creates that perfect rustic crumb that feels substantial but never heavy
02 -
- Overmixing is the enemy here—work the dough just until it holds together
- Cold buttermilk is essential for proper texture reactions
03 -
- Don't twist the cutter when cutting—press straight down for tall, even rise
- Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to the wire rack