Irish And Scottish Gaelic Soda Bread Scones

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 275 g wholemeal flour
• 275 g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 400 -500 ml buttermilk (14 to 18 flluid ozs)

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat the oven to 220c/450f.
• 2 mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. make a well in the centre and add the smaller quantity of buttermilk, 400ml or 14 fluid ozs.
• 3 mix by hand, adding more buttermilk if necessary, until you have a soft but not sticky dough.
• 4 turn out on to a floured surface and knead lightly - just enough to shape the dough into a round. flatten it to about 2.5cm/1in thick and cut out 8-10 scones, using a 7.5cm/3in plain cutter.
• 5 put on to a floured baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, until well risen and golden. leave to cool slightly on a wire rack.
• 6 serve with soup, stews or traditional breakfasts.