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Irish Scones

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 scones 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Irish Scones are light, buttery, and slightly sweet, with a tender crumb that pairs perfectly with butter, jam, or clotted cream. Made with simple ingredients, they are a staple of Irish teatime and a must-have for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy morning!


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)

 

  • 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven & prep pan:

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in butter:

    • Using a pastry cutter or your hands, rub the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add wet ingredients:

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla.
    • Gradually add to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
    • Gently fold in raisins or currants if using.
  • Shape & cut:

    • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a ¾-inch thick round.
    • Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out scones.
    • Place on baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  • Brush & bake:

    • Brush tops with the egg wash.
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

 

  • Cool & serve:

    • Let scones cool slightly and serve warm with butter, jam, or clotted cream.

Notes

  • Flaky Tip: Keep butter cold for the best texture!
  • No Biscuit Cutter? Use a knife to cut dough into triangles.

 

  • Make Ahead: Freeze unbaked scones and bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the bake time.