Irish Buttermilk Scones
7 portions
30mThis is a traditional scone recipe from Ireland using buttermilk alongside a smattering of sweet raisins. Best served hot with butter and jam.
What you will need
2 1/2 cups AP Flour
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Butter
1 cup Buttermilk
1/3 cup Raisins
EGG WASH
1 Egg
1 tsp Water
(Nutritional facts 332 calories, 8 g fat, 55.3 g carbohydrates, 9.62 g protein, 173 mg cholesterol, 852 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion all ingredients.
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Set oven to 425 °F
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Whisk the egg into the buttermilk.
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Add the salt, baking soda, and sugar to the flour. Whisk to combine.
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Cube the butter and pinch into the flour to create small flakes and pieces.
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Create a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and slowly hydrate the flour with the buttermilk mixture until a dough forms.
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Flour your work surface and finish incorporating the buttermilk into a homogenous dough.
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Fold the raisins into the dough and then pat into a 1 inch thick circle.
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Use a glass or round cookie cutter to cut the scones. Transfer to a baking sheet. This should make 6-8 scones.
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Whisk the egg and water and then brush a thin layer on to the top of the scones.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
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Best served hot with butter and jam.
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