Blarney Stones: Irish Cheddar Soda Scones

It might seem like the month of March is the only time you hear about the food of the Emerald Isle, but you should really be celebrating it year-round. Of course, setting aside our misconceptions about the food of Ireland will help with that.

It is true that traditional Irish food is heavy on the meat and potatoes, but this delicious cuisine isn’t all potatoes and dark beer. Fresh produce, great bread, and world-renowned dairy are stars of the Irish kitchen as well. While honoring the traditional dishes there has been a resurgence in Irish cuisine with a focus on farm-to-table, highlighting the bounty of what the isle has to offer.

For a land lacking in wheat fields I have always been surprised at how good their bread is and how many people still bake bread weekly in their own homes. It might help that their most famous bread is so easy to make. Irish Soda Bread is ubiquitous around St. Patrick’s Day in the US. First, you don’t need to buy it at the store. I promise you can make it yourself. And second, you should be making it year-round.

One of our favorite ways to make soda bread is as these bumpy cheddar cheese scones that we lovingly call Blarney stones. Easy, tasty, and perfect by itself or as a side to a hearty Irish dish.

The best way to enjoy these scones? With an Irish breakfast spread. The traditional Irish breakfast is a good way to get a taste of a lot of what the land has to offer. The traditional breakfast includes:

• Black pudding or white pudding
• Bacon
• Eggs
• Sausage
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Baked Beans
• Soda and potato bread
• Tea

Irish Cheddar Soda Scones

• Author: Ashley Robinson
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 8 scones 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking

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Description

Super easy Irish soda bread gets turned into cheddar scones perfect for any time of day. These are great warm and spread with butter or paired with a hearty meal such as stew. Or try them as part of a traditional Irish breakfast spread.

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Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shredded Irish cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
3. Add the cheddar cheese and toss to coat in the flour mixture.
4. Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft, moist dough is formed.
5. Split the dough into eight portions and drop into rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Brush the tops with buttermilk and dust with a little extra flour.
7. Bake scones for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with butter and jam.

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And if you love simple breads you should try this easy vanilla scone recipe and grandma’s revamped peanut butter banana bread.