Irish Soda Bread Scones

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This single-serve version of classic Irish soda bread is fun for St. Patrick's Day, but you'll find they're also delicious for weekend brunches. All you need with these scones is a warm cup of tea.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 scones
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

Scones

  • 2 ½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • cup dried currants

  • ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

  • 1 large egg

Glaze

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions

  1. To prepare scones: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter (or your fingers), work butter into the flour mixture until it resembles small pebbles. Add currants and toss to coat.

  3. Whisk buttermilk, maple syrup and egg in a medium bowl until blended. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.

  4. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and, using floured hands, press into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 10 wedges. Place the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake the scones until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a small bowl. Spoon the glaze onto the cooled scones and serve immediately.

Tips

Equipment: Parchment paper

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
7g Fat
42g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 18g
Added Sugars 11g 22%
Protein 5g 9%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Vitamin A 223IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Folate 5mcg 1%
Sodium 433mg 19%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 2%
Potassium 142mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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