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Irish Soda Bread Scones
Tender Irish soda bread-style scones made with cold butter, buttermilk and a hint of orange zest.
From YouTube · Mar 5, 2026
Tender Irish soda bread-style scones made with cold butter, buttermilk and a hint of orange zest.
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Yield
Ingredients
10 ingredients- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ½ cup butter, cold and diced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Egg wash
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fingertips
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Method
8 steps- Preheat the oven.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Add the cold, diced butter and rub in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat the egg and add it to the mixture.
- Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix until just combined.
- Shape the dough into rounds and cut into wedges or cut out individual scones.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake until golden and cooked through.
Helpful tips
- Keep the butter cold while rubbing it into the flour.
- Mix only until the dough comes together.
- Brush the tops evenly with egg wash before baking.
Storage
Store the fully cooled scones in a covered container.
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