Irish Soda Bread Scones – everything you love about Irish Soda Bread in a buttery, flaky scone! The perfect St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that I just can’t get into. Mostly because I look awful in green. Also because I don’t like beer which ruins the whole “OMGGREENBEER” thing for me.
Last year, however, I found a reason to celebrate: Irish Soda Bread. I fell in love with it. Pretty sure I ate the whole loaf by myself.
I wanted to make it again this year but in an effort to shake things up, I turned it into scones. Scones are awesome because they’re buttery and flaky and sweet but not overly so. They turned out perfect – I split mine in half and covered both sides with salted butter; so good!
Ingredients for Irish Soda Bread Scones
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Sugar
- Butter
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Raisins (or currants)
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ¼ cup sugar
- Using a pastry cutter, work butter into the flour mixture until you have coarse crumbs
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg
- Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined
- Fold in raisins
- Turn dough out onto floured surface and press dough out into 1-inch thickness
- Use a cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut into desired shapes
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet
- Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of sugar
- Bake at 425F for 15 – 20 minutes
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving
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Irish Soda Bread Scones
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled & cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup raisins or currants
- 1 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ¼ cup sugar, making sure to remove any lumps.
- Using a pastry cutter, 2 knives, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until you have coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the raisins, being careful not to overwork your dough.
- Turn your dough out onto a floured surface and press (or roll) your dough out to about 1-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut into your desired shapes; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Brush with the heavy cream and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, depending on the size of your scones. The scones should be a beautiful golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 344Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 409mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 3gSugar: 26gProtein: 7g
Mary Bell says
Made these this morning, they are delicious!!!
Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious says
I love scones too! And sometimes, plain butter is all it takes to make it even perfect! :)
Jody says
I’m with you on the beer drinking thing. And unless the green coloring magically adds delicious flavor, I’m not drinking that, either. I would much rather eat scones! I have a hard time making good scones, but these seem to have enough fat and moisture, so I think these are definitely worth a try!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I made a muffin version the other day but after your post, I can’t wait to try the scone version!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
What a great version of scones! I have never tried Irish Soda bread before.
Tracey says
I am so with you, I just can’t get excited about St Patty’s Day. I usually try to post a recipe or two on my site for others anyway, but I’ve been slacking this year. My stepdad would absolutely love these scones, I am going to deliver him a batch this week for sure!
Julie @ Table for Two says
mmm so creative that you turned this bread into scones! I probably would omit the raisins (i know, i suck) but add in dried cranberries instead, but regardless, this is awesome and perfect for st. patty’s day! although, i’m not a huge fan of it either cause i’m not a beer drinker (i hate when everyone is like OMGZ GREEN BEER TONIGHT!) and green is my least fav color so i don’t own a single green shirt – fine, maybe 1 or 2 stuffed in the back of the dresser — so i never wear green on st. patty’s day and it always annoys me when people call me out on it & then are like I GET TO PINCH YOU!! …ok, sorry, this comment was way too long lol
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Love that you turned it into scones -great way to enjoy it all day.
Cassie says
I’ve never been a huge St. Pat’s day fan. I love your creativity with Irish soda bread. I love scones!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This sounds awesome. Great idea!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Ooh I like this idea. I still haven’t tried soda bread yet.
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
Yum! Great creative recipe – much more exciting than ordinary soda bread!