Irish Soda Scones

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 large scones

  • Calories

    415 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Irish Soda Scones

A traditional recipe for Irish scones

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • teaspoons baking soda
  • teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 Tablespoon caraway seeds optional
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted (for brushing)
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Instructions

  1. 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).
  2. 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 or a fork or your hands until the flour mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 575mg (24%) Potassium 376mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8large scones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 575mg 24%
Potassium 376mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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