irish soda breads (scones)
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As March roars in, I'm getting that hankerin' for Irish Soda Bread. These are more like scones and are perfect with a cup of tea. They are better served fresh, as with most scones, they don't keep well.This recipe comes from a local bakery and was in our paper several years ago.I've been making them ever since.The caraway seed leaves a little crunch with a perfect 'Irish-y' burst of flavor. My family prefers less seeds so I only use about 2 tsp.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
Ingredients For irish soda breads (scones)
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3 cflour
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3/4 tspsalt
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1 1/2 Tbspbaking powder
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zest of 1 orange
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1 1/2 Tbspcaraway seeds
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1 cdried currants
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1/4 csugar
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2 Tbspsour cream or plain yogurt
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1/2 c+ 1 t butter
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3/4 cwell-shaken buttermilk
How To Make irish soda breads (scones)
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1Preheat oven to 450F. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Add orange zest, seeds, currants, sugar, and sour cream.
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2Add butter in small pieces, cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk, mixing lightly with your fingers.Knead briefly until mixture just comes together. It's important not to overmix. Dough will be a little sticky.
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3Pull off clumps to make 12 mini breads. I sometimes sprinkle these with a pinch of sanding sugar to give them a sparkle. -
4Divide breads onto 2 baking sheets about 3-4" apart. Bake until puffed and golden, 12-14 minutes at 450F.
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