irish butter scones

Name: Irish Butter Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) white flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) milk or buttermilk; 1 cup(s) currents or other dried fruit; - wash, to brush scones

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jul 16, 2015

Recipe and photo from: The Irish National Dairy Council.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups white flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
1 cup currents or other dried fruit
- wash, to brush scones

How To Make irish butter scones

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

In large bowl sift together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
Step 3

Add softened butter and sugar, mix well. Stir in milk or buttermilk. Also stir in currents or other dried fruit.
Step 4

Press dough onto a floured surface and roll out gently to 2/3 inch thickness. Cut scones into round shapes or triangles.
Step 5

Brush scones with egg wash for shine. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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