Irish Soda Bread Scones with Raisins and Orange Zest

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
• 1 cup Buttermilk (or non-dairy alternative with 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted

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

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. 3Stir in raisins and orange zest.
4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
5. 5Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. 6Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour) and gently pat it into a 2.54 cm thick round.
7. 7Use a biscuit cutter or knife to cut out 8 scones.
8. 8Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
9. 9Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. 10Serve warm with butter or jam.

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