Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup currants
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Irish butter, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the currants.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it holds together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 23 to 28 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm with Irish butter.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and reduce sugar. These scones are great for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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