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Irish Soda Bread Scones (Dairy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Irish Soda Bread Scones (Dairy-Free)

A dairy-free take on traditional Irish soda bread, baked as individual scones for a quick and easy snack. They are slightly crumbly and subtly sweet.

40m8 servings
Contains wheatContains soyDAIRY-free
220 cal|4g protein|35g carbs|7g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 cup Dairy-free milk (e.g., soy milk)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons Dairy-free butter, cold and cubed

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. 3Cut in the cold dairy-free butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4In a separate small bowl, combine dairy-free milk and lemon juice. Let sit for a minute to curdle slightly.
  5. 5Add the dairy-free milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. 6Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 2.54 cm thick circle.
  7. 7Cut the circle into 8 wedges (scones).
  8. 8Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. 9Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. 10Let cool slightly before serving.

Substitutions

Milk → Dairy-free milk (e.g., soy milk)

BINDING

Butter → Dairy-free butter

FAT_RICHNESS

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