Irish Soda Bread Scones
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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.
Recipe by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen at https://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/irish-soda-bread-scones/