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

Recipe and photo from: The Irish National Dairy Council.

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yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For irish butter scones

3 c

white flour
1/4 tsp

baking soda
2 tsp

cream of tartar
1/2 c

butter, softened
2 Tbsp

sugar
1/2 c

milk or buttermilk
1 c

currents or other dried fruit
wash, to brush scones

How To Make irish butter scones

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.

2
In large bowl sift together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
3
Add softened butter and sugar, mix well. Stir in milk or buttermilk. Also stir in currents or other dried fruit.
4
Press dough onto a floured surface and roll out gently to 2/3 inch thickness. Cut scones into round shapes or triangles.
5
Brush scones with egg wash for shine. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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