Gemma's Best-Ever Irish Scones Recipe
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Gemma's Best-Ever Irish Scones Recipe
Description
Gemma's Best-Ever Irish Scones Recipe starts with self-raising flour and frozen butter grated finely to create a crumbly base mixed with sugar, baking powder, and plump raisins. Eggs and whole milk are whisked together and combined with the dry ingredients to form a soft dough that can be easily shaped. The dough is rolled out and cut into rounds, then brushed with egg wash to encourage browning during baking. Baking at 425°F (210°C) until golden brown produces scones with a delicate texture and a subtly sweet flavor.
The scones' crumb is tender and moist, enhanced by the raisins for bursts of sweetness in each bite. These scones are best served warm with butter and your choice of jam or cream. They make a lovely addition to breakfast or afternoon tea.
The original notes suggest that baking times may vary due to different ovens or elevations; watching for a deep golden brown color rather than relying strictly on minutes will yield the best result.
Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups(1lb 8oz/680 g) self-raising flour
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) butter frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 level teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup raisins 5 oz/142 g
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
Notes
- Bake the scones until they achieve a rich golden brown color, which may take over 20 minutes depending on your oven.
- Frozen butter grated finely helps produce a tender crumb by distributing cold fat throughout the dough evenly.
- Serve scones warm with butter, jam, or fresh cream for a classic Irish treat.
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4.6
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