The Best Irish Soda Bread Scones Recipe
This Irish soda bread scones recipe brings a moist, tender, and flavorful treat with the convenience of a pressure cooker. Perfect for a cozy day at home.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick cold butter
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup buttermilk plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the raisins and orange zest to the dry mix.
- Pour in buttermilk with vanilla extract and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use the pressure cooker with a trivet and water for steam.
- Cook with natural release until done and scones are golden brown.
- Remove scones from cooker and let them cool before serving.
Notes
These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for later. Serve warm with butter or jam.