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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.
15 min
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
45 min
Total time
8 scones
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
Method
10 steps- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange zest in a large bowl.
- Rub the cold diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a separate bowl.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix lightly until the dough just comes together.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a 7-inch round approximately 1 inch thick.
- Cut the round into 8 wedges and space them slightly apart.
- Brush only the tops of the scones with egg wash.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until risen and golden.
- Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Recipe notes
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.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fingertips
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Storage
Store the fully cooled scones in a covered container.
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