Old Stone House B B Scones Ireland
Transport your taste buds to the charming Irish countryside with these Old Stone House B&B Scones, a delightfully traditional recipe inspired by the warm hospitality of Ireland's bed and breakfasts. Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like rich unsalted butter, plump raisins or currants, and a touch of sugar, these scones achieve the perfect balance of tender, flaky texture and just the right hint of sweetness. A quick and easy recipe with only 15 minutes of prep time, these scones come together effortlessly, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, teatime, or a cozy afternoon snack. Serve them warm from the oven, generously slathered with butter, homemade jam, or clotted cream, and enjoy a taste of Ireland in every bite. Whether you're recreating fond travel memories or simply exploring traditional Irish baking, this recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams sugar
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 250 milliliters whole milk
- 100 grams raisins or currants
- 2 tablespoons extra milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the sugar.
Add the cold unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Stir in the raisins or currants to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Gradually add the liquid to the dry mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times, just until it comes together.
Roll or pat the dough to about 3 cm (1 ¼ inches) thick. Use a round cutter (about 6 cm/2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out scones. Re-roll the scraps as needed to make more scones.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Brush the tops with the extra milk for a golden glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the scones have risen and are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with butter, jam, and clotted cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 3962 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 530.9 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.6 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 1814 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
