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IRISH TRADITION
These One-Bowl Soda Bread Scones Are the Best of Both Worlds
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5.0 (185)|(2 Reviews)Irish soda bread baked into tender cream scones with currants, caraway seeds, and buttermilk.
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By Sara Bir (Recipe Developer)•Published April 14, 2026
⏱ 45 mins (incl. cooling)
Simply Recipes / Sara Bir🔥 260 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- No kneading or bread loaf pan required.
- Bakes in 25 minutes with golden crunchy crusts.
IRISH TRADITION
These One-Bowl Soda Bread Scones Are the Best of Both Worlds
All the flavor of classic Irish soda bread—tangy buttermilk, sweet currants, and fragrant caraway—baked into quick individual drop scones with crispy edges. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins (incl. cooling)
Servings8 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour & 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp cold butter, diced
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk & 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
Directions
1
Cut butter into flour
Whisk dry ingredients. Rub cold butter into flour until pea-sized crumbs form. Stir in currants and caraway.
2
Add buttermilk and drop
Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms. Drop 8 mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
3
Bake until golden
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until deep golden and crusty.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Serve warm from the oven slathered with salted Kerrygold Irish butter.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories260 kcal
Protein5g
Carbs38g
Total Fat8g
Sodium: 380mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
