# Irish Butter Scones

Buttery, tender Irish scones perfect for a relaxing breakfast or teatime.

- Cuisine: British
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 whole egg
- demerara or additional sugar (optional)

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Grate the cold butter directly into the dry ingredients, then work it together with your fingers until it resembles damp sand.
4. Whisk together the milk and eggs, then add most of it to the flour mixture, reserving about a tablespoon for brushing. Stir or work together until the dough just comes together.
5. Knead a few times to incorporate loose bits — don't overwork it.
6. Pat dough out to about 1 inch thick, cut into rounds with a 2-inch biscuit cutter, and transfer to the baking sheet.
7. Brush tops with the reserved egg/milk mixture and sprinkle generously with sugar.
8. Bake until puffed and deeply golden.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- whisk
- grater
- biscuit cutter

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbbExaZkbpc/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Creator: 12 Tomatoes | Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b70de648-4387-409d-9c2f-6284ca9e3001
- Extracted: 2026-07-30

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