How Do You Make Irish Food Scones?

So you want to know how do you make Irish scones? Taste our delicious Irish Scones, warm from the oven. Eat them warm or cold, for breakfast, afternoon tea or as a dessert. Irish Scones are traditionally  served with fruit jams, butter, plain, with lemon curd, clotted cream or devon cream. You can add your own toppings to give them an," I baked these myself twist." Why not try some peanut butter and banana or whipped cream and raspberries drizzled with chambord. The Irish scone has been a staple enjoyed for years in homes across Ireland. They are easy to make, with a few ingredients, you'll have fresh baked Irish scones ready to enjoy. Impress her with breakfast in bed, warm scones fresh from the oven, coffee, mixed berries and a dollop of whipped cream.

To make Irish scones you will need:

•      1 cup flour
•      1/2 tsp baking powder
•      pinch of salt
•      4 ounces of butter
•      1/4 cup sugar
•      1 egg, slightly beaten
•      1/4 cup of milk
•      1/4 cup raisins (optional)

1. Mix dry ingredients together.
2. Blend the butter and sugar together until well incorporated.
   
3. Mix in the egg and milk, blending well.
   
4. Slowly mix in the flour mixture and raisins until moist. Don't over mix.
5. Bake at 350* until lightly browned.

Tip:
You can add cranberries, orange zest, nuts, spices (cinnamon), currants or chocolate chips for a different taste. Now you have our delicious recipe for how to make Irish scones, grab your apron and get baking. Who knew you could bake!?