Irish Soda Bread Scones (Printable)
Rustic Irish soda bread scones featuring a golden crust and fluffy crumb, ideal served warm with softened butter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp 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 unsalted butter, softened
# How-To Steps:
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 Tips:
01 -
- These scones come together in under 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
- The crust bakes up golden and slightly crisp while the inside stays impossibly tender, like a warm hug from an Irish grandmother
02 -
- The dough will feel slightly sticky and shaggy, and this is exactly right, so resist the urge to keep adding flour or kneading it smooth
- Working quickly once the wet ingredients hit the dry is crucial, because the baking soda starts reacting immediately
03 -
- Weighing your flour instead of using measuring cups will consistently give you lighter, more tender scones
- If you do not have buttermilk, mix regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice and let it sit for five minutes