Traditional Irish Sweet Scones

How to Make Traditional Irish Sweet Scones at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 4 granulated sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup clotted cream
• 1 cup jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.

3. 3

   Cut 1 stick of unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.

7. 7

   Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out scones and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk for a golden finish.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

11. 11

    Serve warm with clotted cream and jam.