Description
Deliciously easy Irish scones with raisins, perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the raisins until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to shape the scones.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with a little milk for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the raisins with chopped dried cranberries or apricots.
- You can also add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a warm spice note.
- For a sweeter treat, drizzle with honey or serve with clotted cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg