Traditional Irish Scones

JENNA KATE AT HOME

This traditional Irish shepherd’s pie recipe is a perfect midweek dinner or St.Patrick’s Day dish. It’s healthy, hearty and the perfect meal for kids and adults alike on a cold winter’s day!

Growing up in Ireland, scones were a staple. Stuck at the train station and feeling peckish? Grab a scone and some jam.

An Authentic Irish Recipe

My personal preference is to eat them warm with some butter and raspberry jam but if I’m feeling fancy (or a bit naughty) I’ll switch out the butter for whipped cream – or fancier yet, clotted cream.

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups all purpose flour sifted ¼ cup sugar 5 oz salted butter cold – I prefer to use Kerrygold Irish Butter ½ cup buttermilk cold 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 large egg Generous pinch of salt

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Preheat oven to 425°F.  Sieve flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Stir in sugar.

Step 1

With your hands, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles course breadcrumbs.In another bowl, mix the egg into the buttermilk.

Step 2

Create a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Slowly add the buttermilk and egg until you have a soft dough.

Step 3

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