Description
Warm Irish scones bring comfort straight from Ireland’s hearty kitchens. Rich butter and delicate crumb invite you to savor pure traditional breakfast magic with each tender, golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cold whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup raisins or currants (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 400F (200C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Create a foundation for the scones by thoroughly blending flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, establishing a uniform dry mixture.
- Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients, methodically breaking down the butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse, sandy granules.
- Whisk milk and eggs in a separate container, forming a smooth liquid base. Create a central depression in the dry ingredients and carefully pour the wet mixture, gently combining until a soft, cohesive dough emerges.
- If desired, delicately integrate raisins or currants throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure consistent flavor in each scone.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured workspace, tenderly kneading for 1-2 minutes to achieve a smooth consistency. Shape the dough into a uniform circular form approximately one inch thick.
- Utilize a round biscuit cutter to precisely extract individual scones from the dough. Arrange the cut pieces on the prepared baking sheet, reassembling and cutting any remaining dough fragments.
- Apply an egg wash to the scone surfaces, creating a lustrous, golden-brown exterior. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the scones achieve a rich, warm coloration and a perfectly crisp finish.
Notes
- Chill your butter thoroughly before mixing to ensure flaky, tender scones with perfect texture.
- Use cold ingredients like milk and eggs straight from the refrigerator to maintain dough’s optimal consistency and promote better rising.
- Avoid overmixing the dough, which can develop gluten and make scones tough instead of light and crumbly.
- Experiment with flavor variations by substituting raisins with chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts for different taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 0.1 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg