Irish Soda Bread Scones

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Good anytime, but especially on st. Patrick’s day.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Butter a 10-inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.

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In a big bowl , stir the flour , brown sugar , baking powder , baking soda , caraway seeds , and salt.

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Cut the butter into inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture.

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Using a pastry blender , cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.

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In a small bowl , stir the buttermilk and egg together.

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Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.

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The dough will be sticky.

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With lightly floured hands , knead in the nuts and raisins until evenly distributed.

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With lightly floured hands , pat the dough into a 9-inch diameter circle in the center of the prepared baking sheet.

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Brush the egg yolk mixture over the top and sides of the dough.

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With a serrated knife , cut into 8 wedges.

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Bake for 20-25 minutes , or until a pick comes out clean.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, caraway seed, salt, unsalted butter, buttermilk, egg, walnuts, raisins, golden raisin, egg yolk, water