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Cozy Irish Soda Bread Scones Recipe with Easy Honey Butter Spread

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These warm, tender Irish soda bread scones with honey butter are a quick and easy treat perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a nostalgic yet fresh taste with a rustic charm.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 ⅓ cups (320 ml) cold buttermilk
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey (for honey butter spread)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter spread)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for honey butter spread)
  • Rolled oats or coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized chunks.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk all at once and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be sticky and shaggy; do not overmix.
  5. Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out. Gently pat it into a round about 7 inches (18 cm) wide and 1 ½ inches (4 cm) thick.
  6. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep ‘X’ into the top of the dough.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle rolled oats or coarse sugar on top for a rustic crunch.
  8. Place the dough round on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. While baking, mix softened unsalted butter with honey and vanilla extract until smooth to make the honey butter spread. Set aside at room temperature.
  10. Transfer the baked scones to a wire rack and cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm with a generous spread of honey butter.

Notes

Keep butter cold until mixing to ensure flaky texture. Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness. Score the dough deeply to help even baking. Honey butter spread is essential for the perfect sweet and creamy finish. Dough can be refrigerated before shaping if too sticky.

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