Name: Irish Soda Bread Scones
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups whole-wheat pastry flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed; 0.66666668653488 cup dried currants; 0.75 cup low-fat buttermilk; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup; 1 large egg; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon orange juice

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.

By Sarah Epperson Loveless

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 scones

Nutrition Profile:

High Fiber Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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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
⅔ 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

To prepare scones: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
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.
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.
Bake the scones until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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.