Irish Soda Bread Scones are buttery, tender and slightly sweet from the addition of orange zest, which is delightful! They’re quick, easy and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea and everything in between!
It’s March and I’m positively delighted. Not only was it almost 60 degrees today but the stores we’re beaming with shamrocks and all things Irish.
My entire family is getting over the flu. I am so over this winter so any signs of Spring are raising my spirits right now.
I’ve already had my once a year shamrock shake and it was amazing! The very next day, I made these Irish Soda Bread Scones. What can I say, it’s all St. Patrick’s Day around here for the next few weeks.
I was on a mission this year to redo most of my St. Patrick’s day recipes as I made them the first year I was blogging. I would like to think that I’m a better photographer now (equipped with a new camera + lens) An update on many recipes on the blog is a must.
Yes, I made them while on the cleanse and yes, I made myself the smallest one ever. 1. I LOVE Irish soda bread 2. I have to test the recipe to make sure it works and 3. No self-control
I used a hodge podge of recipes I found online to create these Irish Soda Bread scones and the result is better than I imagined. They’re soft, buttery and filled with delicious currants, orange zest and caraway seeds.
Throw out any notion you have of dry scones because those don’t live here. Even my picky son absolutely loved them and asked for a 2nd.
I quickly whipped up some honey butter to spread on the scones and it sent them over the top.
These Irish Soda Bread Scones are quick, simple and amazingly delicious.
Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Irish Soda Bread Scones are buttery, tender and slightly sweet from the addition of orange zest, which is delightful! They're quick, easy and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea and everything in between!
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 1 teaspoon, divided all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cold and diced
- 1/2 cup currants
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work butter into flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, mix together currants and 1 teaspoons flour.
- Place currants, carraway seeds, buttermilk and orange zest into flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Careful not to overmix.
- Using a large scoop or a 1/3 measure cup, scoop mounds of dough onto prepared pan, spacing 3 inches apart.
- In another small bowl, mix together egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush egg wash all over the tops of the scones.
- Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Allow to cool completely on sheet pan.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10Serving Size: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 234Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 4g
If you make anything this year to celebrate any type of Irish festivity, I sure hope it will be these Irish Soda Bread Scones.
If you need any help this year in the recipe department, I’ve got you covered with a few goodies from my blog:
Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes
Shepherd’s Pie Poutine
Irish Car Bomb Burger
Baileys Mint Chocolate Chip Dip
Chocolate Guinness Mini Cakes with Baileys Buttercream
Shamrock Shake Popsicles
Be sure to check out all the amazing St. Patrick’s Day recipes from my food blogging peeps below:
Bailey’s Irish Cream Mini Cheesecake Bites from Daily Dish Recipes
Beef and Guinness Piefrom Everyday Eileen
Chocolate Guinness Cake from Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles from The Freshman Cook
Celtic Knot Rolls from Cooking With Carlee
Colcannon from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Colcannon with Kale from Simple and Savory
Corned Beef and Cabbage from Tip Garden
Corned Beef Sliders with Horseradish Sauce from New South Charm
Double Chocolate Fudge for St. Patrick’s Day from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Fisherman’s Pie from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Dublin Coddle from All That’s Jas
Irish Cheddar & Dried Cherry Soda Bread from Faith, Hope, Love & Luck
Irish Nachos from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Irish Potato Leek Soup from House of Nash Eats
Irish Pub Salad from Cookaholic Wife
Irish Soda Bread Muffins from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Irish Soda Bread Scones from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Leprechaun Bait from Palatable Pastime
Pretzel Shamrocks from Family Around the Table
St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Chow from Soulfully Made
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