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Irish Style Buttermilk Scones

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Like billowy clouds of buttery heaven enjoyed with a healthy pat of Irish butter and jam. A perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups of flour
  • 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
  • 1 Teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup of raisins or currants, optional
  • 1 cup of buttermilk, with extra reserved for brushing tops
  • 1 egg, large

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add Cold Butter
    Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to quickly work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The mixture should have pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Add Raisins or Currants (Optional)
    If you’re using raisins or currants, add them to the flour-butter mixture and toss until evenly distributed.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a fork or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
  7. Shape the Dough
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
  8. Cut Scones
    Using a round biscuit cutter, cut out scones from the dough. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  9. Brush with Milk
    Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or buttermilk to give them a golden finish.
  10. Bake
    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the scones are golden brown on top.
  11. Cool
    Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes
  12. Serve
    Serve the scones warm with butter and your favourite jam or marmalade!
  • Author: Queen of Tarts - Admin
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15

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