Irish soda bread scones (Printable version)
Tender, rustic scones with a golden crust and soft interior, flavored with raisins and buttermilk.
# 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
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Stir in raisins or currants if using.
03 - Whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter in separate bowl until combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat into 1-inch-thick round.
06 - Using floured 2.5-inch cutter, cut scones and place on prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat.
07 - Bake 16–18 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool slightly. Serve warm with softened butter.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- They come together in under 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The texture is incredibly tender with just the right amount of sweetness
- Perfect for lazy weekends or when unexpected guests drop by
02 -
- Overmixing will make these tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Cold buttermilk is key to getting that fluffy texture
- Work quickly once you combine wet and dry ingredients
03 -
- Use a sharp cutter and press straight down without twisting
- Space scones 2 inches apart for even baking