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Irish Soda Bread Scones

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These easy, fluffy Irish soda bread scones are made with tangy buttermilk and sweet currants for a comforting, bakery-style treat. They come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (310g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (75g)
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold (240ml)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup dried currants (80g)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping (12g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  4. Stir in dried currants, tossing to distribute evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together cold buttermilk and egg. Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients.
  6. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly 4-5 times, just until it comes together.
  8. Pat dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for rounds.
  9. Arrange scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Brush tops with extra buttermilk or beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Transfer scones to a cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free scones, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice. Do not overmix the dough for best texture. Scones freeze well; reheat in the oven for best results. Add citrus zest or swap currants for other dried fruit or chocolate chips for variations.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread scones, buttermilk scones, currant scones, easy scone recipe, fluffy scones, breakfast, brunch, St. Patrick's Day, traditional Irish baking

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