Irish Fruit Scones Recipes

FRUIT SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
• Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the raisins.
• Beat the egg together with the buttermilk. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the liquids. Stir together just until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
• Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1" thick rectangle. Cut into 12 squares.
• Transfer the scones to the baking sheet. Brush with a bit of milk or cream. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

IRISH SCONES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• Combine the wet ingredients: Measure out 2/3 cup milk. In a medium bowl whisk together about half of the milk, along with the currants and the egg. You will use the rest of the milk later. Set bowl and remaining milk aside.
• Cool and serve scones: Let the scones cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before enjoying warm or transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve with jam and butter, if desired.

IRISH FRUIT SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl measure flour, sugar, baking powder.
• Add butter and work with your fingertips until mixture resembles small peas.
• Mix in dry fruit.
• In small bowl mix buttermilk and eggs add to dry mixture.
• Using your hands, form dough into large ball and place on floured surface.
• Knead lightly only few times until comes together.
• Roll out into 1 1/2 inch thickness.
• Cut into 3 inch rounds place on a prepared baking sheet.
• Brush with milk to glaze.
• Bake scones for 20-25 minutes.

IRISH SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add softened butter and sugar, mix well. Stir in milk or buttermilk. Also stir in raisins or dried fruit. Press dough onto a floured surface and roll out gently to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut scones into round shapes or triangles. Brush scones with egg wash for shine. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.