The Best Irish Scones
Scones are one of my favorite treats to have for breakfast with my cup of coffee because they’re so good! You can even have these with an Irish coffee! While you can pay an exorbitant amount of money for them at your local coffee shop, they’re much more affordable to make at home, plus you can enjoy them for days to come! These Irish Scones are pretty similar to any other scone recipe you might try in the sense that they have the same simple combination of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter and cream. The difference with these scones is that usually dried currants or raisins are added and are then served with a pat of butter, some jam and finally topped with a dollop of clotted cream.
Flour – I used all-purpose flour, but whole wheat flour can be used as well for a healthier scone. Sugar – You only need a bit of sugar for a touch of sweetness. These scones are not overly sweet. However, if you like a sweeter scone, feel free to add a bit more sugar to your liking. Baking Powder – You’ll want a generous amount of baking powder in these scones for that nice height and lift. Salt – You don’t want to skip the salt in these scones, it’s what gives them all that great flavor! Butter – We need cold butter, cut into cubes, to make our scones super flaky and buttery. To make sure your butter is nice and cold, you can place it in the freezer for about half hour before using it. Eggs And Heavy Cream – We need lots of eggs and some heavy cream as the wet ingredients. These will provide lots of richness and the right texture. A great substitute for the heavy cream is buttermilk. Dried Currants – If you don’t have dried currants, you can use raisins, craisins, chocolate chips, blueberries, etc.
What Are Irish Scones?
Irish scones are pretty similar to English scones in the sense that the use the same ingredients, flour, butter, sugar, salt, baking powder and some sort of cream. The difference is that they are not as sweet and typically dried currants or raisins are added to them. They’re also usually served with butter, jam and clotted cream.
Make-Ahead Scones
These scones are great for making ahead. Here’s how to freeze them unbaked:
Leftover Irish Scones
Place your scones in a plastic bag to prevent them from drying out. They will last 1 to 2 days at room temperature.
