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Fluffy Irish Soda Bread Scones Recipe with Salted Butter and Blackberry Jam

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These fluffy Irish soda bread scones feature a tender crumb with a slight tang from baking soda, perfectly complemented by salted butter and blackberry jam. Quick and easy to make, they are ideal for breakfast or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Blackberry jam (for serving)
  • Salted butter (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the cold unsalted butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and beaten egg. Pour into the dry mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky; adjust with a little flour or buttermilk if needed.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8-inch (20 cm) round disk about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
  6. Cut the disk into 8 even wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
  7. Optionally, brush the tops with buttermilk or egg wash for a golden crust.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped underneath.
  9. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm with salted butter and blackberry jam.

Notes

Keep butter very cold until mixing to create steam pockets for fluffiness. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones. Brushing with buttermilk or egg wash before baking gives a golden, slightly crisp top. Start checking scones at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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