Irish Soda Bread Scones are buttery, tender and slightly sweet from the addition of orange zest, which is delightful! They’re quick, easy and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea and everything in between!
It’s March and I’m positively delighted. Not only was it almost 60 degrees today but the stores we’re beaming with green, shamrocks and all things Irish.
My entire family is getting over the flu. I am so over this winter so any signs of Spring are raising my spirits right now.
I’ve already had my “once a year” shamrock shake and it was amazing! The very next day, I made these Irish Soda Bread Scones. What can I say, it’s all St. Patrick’s Day around here for the next few weeks.
I was on a mission this year to redo most of my St. Patrick’s day recipes as I made them the first year I was blogging. I would like to think that I’m a better photographer now (equipped with a new camera + lens 📸-YEAH!) An update on many recipes on the blog is a must.
I started the base for my Irish Car Bomb brownies but that’s as far as I got before I couldn’t stomach food for several days. Now my husband and I are on a cleanse that includes no caffeine, sugar, dairy or anything that tastes good. Is it Thursday yet?!
In all honesty, it’s been fine. It’s all fruits, veggies and healthy protein which is a great restart for us but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to a GIANT cup of coffee, which would be perfect with these Irish Soda Bread Scones.
Yes, I made them while on the cleanse and yes, I made myself the smallest one ever. 1. I LOVE Irish soda bread 2. I have to test the recipe to make sure it works and 3. No self-control
I used a hodge podge of recipes I found online to create these Irish Soda Bread scones and the result is better than I imagined. They’re soft, buttery and filled with delicious currants, orange zest and carraway seeds.
Throw out any notion you have of dry scones because those don’t live here. Even my picky son absolutely loved them and asked for a 2nd.
I quickly whipped up some honey butter to spread on the scones and it sent them over the top.
These Irish Soda Bread Scones are quick, simple and amazingly delicious.
Irish Soda Bread Scones
Prep
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Yield 10 servings
Irish Soda Bread Scones are buttery, tender and slightly sweet from the addition of orange zest, which is delightful! They're quick, easy and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea and everything in between!
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 1 teaspoon, divided all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cold and diced
- 1/2 cup currants
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work butter into flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, mix together currants and 1 teaspoons flour.
- Place currants, carraway seeds, buttermilk and orange zest into flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Careful not to overmix.
- Using a large scoop or a 1/3 measure cup, scoop mounds of dough onto prepared pan, spacing 3 inches apart.
- In another small bowl, mix together egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush egg wash all over the tops of the scones.
- Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Allow to cool completely on sheet pan.
Courses Breakfast
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 10 servings
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 234 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 11 g | 17% | |
Saturated Fat 6 g | 30% | |
Cholesterol 34 mg | 11% | |
Sodium 138 mg | 6% | |
Total Carbohydrates 31 g | 10% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 11 g | ||
Protein 4 g | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
If you make anything this year to celebrate any type of Irish festivity, I sure hope it will be these Irish Soda Bread Scones.
If you need any help this year in the recipe department, I’ve got you covered with a few goodies from my blog:
Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes
Baileys Mint Chocolate Chip Dip
Chocolate Guinness Mini Cakes with Baileys Buttercream
Be sure to check out all the amazing St. Patrick’s Day recipes from my food blogging peeps below:
Bailey’s Irish Cream Mini Cheesecake Bites from Daily Dish Recipes
Beef and Guinness Pie from Everyday Eileen
Chocolate Guinness Cake from Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles from The Freshman Cook
Celtic Knot Rolls from Cooking With Carlee
Colcannon from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Colcannon with Kale from Simple and Savory
Corned Beef and Cabbage from Tip Garden
Corned Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce from New South Charm
Double Chocolate Fudge for St. Patrick’s Day from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Fisherman’s Pie from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Dublin Coddle from All That’s Jas
Irish Cheddar & Dried Cherry Soda Bread from Faith, Hope, Love & Luck
Irish Nachos from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Irish Potato Leek Soup from House of Nash Eats
Irish Pub Salad from Cookaholic Wife
Irish Soda Bread Muffins from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Irish Soda Bread Scones from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Leprechaun Bait from Palatable Pastime
Pretzel Shamrocks from Family Around the Table
St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Chow from Soulfully Made
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Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings says
Making this as a scone is a tasty switch!
Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen says
Thank you so much, Cindy!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
First, your Irish Soda Bread Scones look mouthwatering. Seriously drool-worthy. I love scones and I love Irish Soda bread — the mix-ins that you’ve included — orange zest and currants really take this to the next level. I don’t know how you have the willpower not to eat two or three large scones all at once. I’m impressed with your resistance — and I’d like to offer to take these off your hands, you know — so you don’t break your diet.
Sarah says
I love this idea! I like soda bread, but it makes a HUGE loaf and we can never get through it all. I bet with these I could make the perfect amount of bread, and give away the rest. And I’m glad you’re feeling better- the flu is no fun at ALL!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Hmmm…..this sounds very interesting. I make soda bread, but have never made soda scones. I happen to LOVE scones. I will have to give this wonderful a recipe a try. I know they will for sure be delicious. Prefect with soup, chili…or for me just with butter.
Jennifer says
Yum! I love Irish Soda Bread and I love Scones plus with the amazing flavors of current, caraway and orange zest, wow! I am so glad you are all on the mend now and wow do those Irish Car Bomb brownies sound amazing. I can’t wait for that recipe. These are perfect for breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day!
Brandy Myers says
I bet honey butter really did put them over the top! I made pumpkin scones last fall for the first time ever and I couldn’t believe how easy they were. I’m on the hunt constantly for new scone recipes now. I can’t believe you had the self control for only 1 because I know I wouldn’t have been able to!
Leah says
I love Irish soda bread, but as scones? This sounds amazing, and such a great idea! I can’t wait to make them!
Tina says
How clever, I never thought to make scones of this. I love Irish Soda bread, I like that soda taste to it. My favorite way to serve this is lightly toasted with a smear of butter. These look fantastic!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
I’m glad y’all are feeling better! We have avoided the flu so far and I’m crossing my fingers it stays away. And those scones look amazing. All buttery and full of currents. Yum! I can just about smell them now.
Tracy Koslicki says
Wow good for you and your husband for the cleanse! What kind are you doing? I don’t think I have that much will power! Your photography is soooo good!! Hooray for new camera and lens! These scones, too. Whoa. Irish soda bread has been on my list to make, but I think making it in a scone form may be even better!
Dana says
These look and sound so so delicious. I love scones and I don’t make them enough. They look so perfectly fluffy within, and golden crisp on the outside. My belly is grumbling!
Patty says
These scones look scrumptious, just looking at the pictures makes me hungry. I’m always on the look out for new scone recipes as they’re so quickly made. These are on my to do list!
Amanda says
I absolutely love that you turned Irish Soda Bread into scones! They’re so adorable and the crumb looks fantastic. I love that they’re individually portioned, too. (I can never control myself around a loaf of raisin-studded soda bread!) They would be so great for breakfast, or an evening snack (maybe with an Irish coffee on the side!)