Irish Buttermilk Scones — Print Recipe

Light, tender scones with a golden crust and soft crumb, made with buttermilk and served warm from the oven with butter and jam.

Ingredients

1 Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Lightly flour a baking sheet.
2 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Rub in cold butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3 Stir in sugar. Make a well, add beaten egg and buttermilk. Mix quickly with a knife to a soft dough.
4 Turn out onto a floured surface, pat gently to 3cm thick. Do not knead or overwork.
5 Cut with a floured round cutter, re-patting scraps gently. Place on the baking sheet.
6 Brush tops with egg wash and bake 12-15 min until risen and golden. Cool briefly on a wire rack.

Did You Know?

The secret to perfect scones is cold hands and minimal handling — Irish grandmothers say the dough should be touched as little as a newborn.