EatingWell: Slainte to soda bread scones!
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.
Irish Soda Bread Scones
Serves 10
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
For the scones:
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
2/3 cup dried currants
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
For the glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1. To prepare scones: Preheat oven to 400 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.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 248 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 35 mg, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Fiber: 4 g, Total Sugars: 18 g, Added Sugars: 11 g, Protein: 5 g, Sodium: 433 mg, Potassium: 142 mg, Folate: 5 mcg, Calcium: 124 mg
Carbohydrate Servings: 3
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