Irish Soda Bread Scones
Total Time
40 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
8 scones
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 Tablespoon caraway seeds, optional
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and position rack in upper-middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (or lightly grease).
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Work the softened butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender, a fork, or your hands until the flour mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Add the buttermilk, egg, raisins, and caraway seeds and stir with a fork just until the dough begins to come together. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead gently just until the dough is cohesive. It should be bumpy - overworking it will cause the resulting scones to be tough instead of tender and flaky.
Step 4
Divide the dough evenly into 8 pieces and pat each into a round shape. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross shape into the top of each scone. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F. The scones should be golden brown and a thin knife or skewer should come out clean. Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the melted butter. Allow to cool to room temperature.
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Chef's notes
Like all scones that I have talked about before, you can make these in no time and with hardly any equipment or tools. They bake up quickly and are fantastic warm from the oven. They have a hint of Irish Soda Bread flavor, but with the flakiness of a scone and the delicious flavor of the dried fruit and caraway.
I know that St. Patrick’s Day is over, but these would be a splendid treat for any breakfast, brunch, or tea that you may be hosting. Or just treat yourself to an extra-special breakfast!
