Best 5 Irish Soda Breads Scones Recipes

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In the realm of quick breads, Irish soda bread and scones stand out as beloved culinary creations with a rich history and enticing flavors. These delectable treats, deeply rooted in Irish tradition, offer a delightful sensory experience with every bite. Soda bread, renowned for its dense yet airy texture and subtle tang, is a staple in Irish households, often served warm with a generous slather of butter. Scones, on the other hand, boast a more crumbly texture and a variety of sweet and savory options, making them a versatile addition to any meal or tea party. Both soda bread and scones share a common bond in their reliance on baking soda as a leavening agent, resulting in a quick and easy preparation process that yields irresistibly tender and flavorful results. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes for Irish soda bread and scones, providing bakers of all skill levels with a comprehensive guide to crafting these delectable delights. From the classic plain soda bread to indulgent variations infused with fruits, nuts, and spices, and an array of scone recipes ranging from traditional to innovative flavor combinations, this culinary journey promises to satisfy every palate and occasion.

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IRISH SODA SCONES



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These Irish Soda Scones pack the hallmarks of our favorite St. Patrick's Day bread-loads of currants and caraway seeds-into a single serving with a light, fluffy texture. Just mix, scoop, bake, and enjoy with a spot of tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup cold buttermilk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt.
  • Cut butter into small pieces; work into flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry cutter until dough resembles coarse meal. Add currants, caraway seeds, and buttermilk; stir until just combined.
  • Scoop 1/3 cup-size mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Bake until bottoms are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely on sheet.
  • Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and orange zest. Drizzle over scones; serve.

IRISH SODA BREAD SCONES



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Irish soda bread in scone form! These Irish Soda Bread Scones are fluffy, lightly sweetened, filled with plump golden raisins, and pair perfectly with some butter and jam.

Provided by Laura / A Beautiful Plate

Categories     Biscuits and Pastries

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups (240 g) unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (plus more for sprinkling)
1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
4 tablespoons (2 oz; 60 g) very cold unsalted butter (cut into ½-inch cubes)
¾ cup (180 mL) cold buttermilk
1 large egg
⅓ packed cup plump golden raisins
1 large egg
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a rack in the center position. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat). Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold butter and toss in the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Place the bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the cold buttermilk and egg.
  • Prepare the egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Set aside.
  • Remove the flour mixture from the freezer. Stir in the golden raisins. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just absorbed. The dough will seem shaggy and slightly dry. Transfer the dough and any dry remaining bits to a lightly-floured countertop. Knead the dough gently 4 to 5 times until it comes together, dusting the dough lightly with flour as necessary to prevent it from sticking to the countertop.
  • Pat the dough gently with your hands into a disc that is roughly ¾-inch thick. Fold the dough over itself 2 to 3 times, this will help create layers. Dip a 2½-inch-diameter biscuit cutter in flour and cut out the scones. Do not twist the biscuit cutter as you cut the dough, this will prevent the scones from rising evenly. Gently press and knead any remaining scone dough and repeat to make 8 scones total.
  • Distribute the scones evenly on the lined sheet pan, setting them apart by several inches. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with egg wash and generously sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place the scones in the oven and immediately increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).
  • Bake until golden in color, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the scones to a wire rack. Slice and eat warm with butter and/or jam. Scones best served the day of baking.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 523 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

IRISH SODA BREAD SCONES



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Make and share this Irish Soda Bread Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Scones

Time 55m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 egg yolk, mixed with
1/2 teaspoon water, for glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°; butter a 10-inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.
  • In a big bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, caraway seeds, and salt.
  • Cut the butter into ½ inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, stir the buttermilk and egg together; add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • The dough will be sticky; with lightly floured hands, knead in the nuts and raisins until evenly distributed.
  • With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into a 9-inch diameter circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the egg yolk mixture over the top and sides of the dough.
  • With a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 322.3, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 6.3

SODA BREAD SCONES WITH IRISH WHISKEY BUTTER RECIPE BY TASTY



Soda Bread Scones With Irish Whiskey Butter Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: irish whiskey, golden raisin, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, unsalted butter, buttermilk, caraway seed, flaky sea salt, unsalted butter, irish whiskey, flaky sea salt

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅓ cup irish whiskey
½ cup golden raisin
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda, scant
1 ¼ teaspoons fine sea salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes
¾ cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
2 teaspoons caraway seed, divided
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon irish whiskey, leftover from soaking raisins
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the whiskey to a simmer. Turn off the heat, add the raisins, and set aside for at least 15 minutes to allow the raisins to plump.
  • Drain and reserve the raisins and whiskey separately.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
  • Add the butter and use your hands to pinch together the butter and flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  • Add the buttermilk to the mixture and mix just until a dough begins to form. Add the whiskey-soaked raisins and 1½ teaspoons of caraway seeds. Mix just to combine.
  • Shape the dough into a 7-inch (18 cm) round. Use a pastry brush to brush the top of the round with buttermilk. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon caraway seeds and flaky salt
  • Cut the dough into 8 triangles and transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing the scones 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the scones bake, make the whiskey butter: In a medium bowl, add the reserved whiskey to the butter, a little at a time, mixing after each addition until fully combined. Stir in the salt.
  • Serve the scones warm or at room temperature with the whiskey butter alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 9 grams

IRISH AND SCOTTISH GAELIC SODA BREAD SCONES



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Delicious and easy to make soda bread scones, which are perfect when served alongside soups, stews or an Irish or Scottish breakfast. These can be whipped up in a trice and make a nice alternative to bread.........they are also delectable when eaten hot, split and spread with fresh butter.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Scones

Time 25m

Yield 8-12 scones, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

275 g wholemeal flour
275 g plain white flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
400 -500 ml buttermilk (14 to 18 flluid ozs)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220C/450F.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the smaller quantity of buttermilk, 400ml or 14 fluid ozs.
  • Mix by hand, adding more buttermilk if necessary, until you have a soft but not sticky dough.
  • Turn out on to a floured surface and knead lightly - just enough to shape the dough into a round. Flatten it to about 2.5cm/1in thick and cut out 8-10 scones, using a 7.5cm/3in plain cutter.
  • Put on to a floured baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, until well risen and golden. Leave to cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • Serve with soup, stews or traditional breakfasts.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter and buttermilk for a flakier scone.
  • Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in a tough scone.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the scones.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the scones cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Irish soda bread and scones are delicious and easy-to-make treats that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these classic Irish baked goods at home. So next time you're looking for something to bake, give Irish soda bread or scones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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