Savor the Flavor of Ireland with These Irish Soda Scones

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or any festive gathering) with these easy and delicious Irish Soda Scones!

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or just a fun treat at your next holiday party, these scones are soft, buttery, and packed with sweet raisins and a hint of caraway.

Pair them with butter and jam for an extra indulgent experience. These scones will be the talk of your celebration!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 (8 scones)

Ingredients

2 c. + 1 t. all-purpose flour, divided
3 T. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. cold butter, cubed
2/3 c. raisins
1 T. caraway seeds
1 c. buttermilk
2 T. raw turbinado sugar
Extra butter and jam, for serving (optional but highly recommended)

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.

2 – In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3 – Add butter and using a pastry cutter or your hands, rub the butter into the flour mixture until a coarse mixture forms.

4 – In a small bowl, toss together the raisins with the teaspoon of flour.

5 – Add the raisins, caraway seeds, and buttermilk to the scone dough and mix just until combined.

6 – Using 2 spoons or an ice-cream scoop, scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. The mixture makes 8 scones.

7 – Sprinkle on the raw sugar and transfer into the oven to bake until deeply golden-brown on top and bottom, approximately 18-20 minutes.

8 – Allow to cool completely before serving with extra butter and jam of choice.

9 – Enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

Chill your butter: For extra flaky scones, make sure the butter stays cold as you work it into the flour mixture. It’ll create the perfect crumbly texture.
Don’t overmix: When adding the buttermilk, mix just until the dough comes together. Overmixing can make your scones tough.
Switch up the add-ins: Don’t like raisins or caraway seeds? Try swapping them out for dried cranberries or chopped nuts for a different flavor.