5 from 3 votes
Irish Soda Scones
A traditional recipe for Irish scones
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
large scones
Calories:
415 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 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 butter softened, unsalted
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 Tablespoon caraway seeds optional
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- 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. 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. 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. 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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 large scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% 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.