Description
Tender soda bread scones with raisins and orange zest baked until golden. This is an easy rustic scone recipe with classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup buttermilk, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with visible butter pieces.
- Stir in the raisins until evenly distributed.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix just until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 5 to 6 times until it holds together.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape into rustic rounds.
- Place the scones 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the remaining tablespoon of buttermilk.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until puffed and deeply golden.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Handling the dough gently keeps the scones tender and helps them rise properly in the hot oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American