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Irish Soda Bread Scones with Rustic Oat Crumb

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These easy, fluffy Irish soda bread scones are a modern twist on a classic, featuring a rustic oat crumb topping and a tender, slightly sweet crumb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat with tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted for fluffiness)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (plus more for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
  • For the Rustic Oat Crumb Topping:
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Pour into the dry mix and fold together with a spatula just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently stir in raisins or currants if using. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour; if too dry, add a splash more buttermilk.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 7-inch round, about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter for traditional scones.
  7. In a small bowl, rub together oats, brown sugar, cold butter, and a pinch of salt until clumps form. Sprinkle generously over the scones.
  8. Arrange scones on the baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Tent with foil if tops brown too quickly.
  9. Let scones cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally dusted with extra oat crumb or coarse sugar.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for fluffier scones. Do not overmix the dough. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and soured plant-based milk. Scones freeze well and can be reheated in a low oven. Add cinnamon or nuts for variations.

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