IRISH SODA BREAD SCONES

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Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Scones

Time 55m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 egg yolk, mixed with
1/2 teaspoon water, for glaze

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°; butter a 10-inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.
In a big bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, caraway seeds, and salt.
Cut the butter into ½ inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.
Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, stir the buttermilk and egg together; add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
The dough will be sticky; with lightly floured hands, knead in the nuts and raisins until evenly distributed.
With lightly floured hands, pat the dough into a 9-inch diameter circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the egg yolk mixture over the top and sides of the dough.
With a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.