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Irish Soda Bread Scones
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

My Irish Soda Bread Scones are quick, hearty, and authentic—made with pantry staples and ready in 45 minutes for easy sweet or savory meals.

Servings: 8 scones
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (2 ½ oz/71 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter , cold and diced
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz/120 ml) buttermilk
  • Egg wash
Instructions
To Make Irish Soda Bread Scones

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest.

  3. Rub the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

  4. Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a small bowl, then stir into the flour mixture.

  5. Mix the dough very lightly until it just comes together, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet and shape into 7 inch (18 cm) disk, about 1-inch (3 cm) high.

  6. Cut into 8 wedges, giving about 1 inch of space between each scone. Brush the tops only with egg wash.

To Bake Irish Soda Bread Scones

  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to let cool before serving.

  2. Scones are best eaten the day they are baked served with butter and jam. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.