Description
Deliciously fluffy and buttery Irish Scones, perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined.
- If using, fold in the raisins into the dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into wedges and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, and cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest or cheddar cheese to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, Irish scones, baking, breakfast, tea time