This Irish scone recipe uses Kerrygold butter, ensuring a crumbly and delectable result!

It's high time to explore some recipes using Kerrygold's beloved Irish butter and cheeses.

Made from the milk of grass-fed, never hormone-induced, Irish cows, Kerrygold ultimately yields a product that has a rich, golden texture and smooth, creamy flavor.

The Irish butter is so delicious and purely produced that it’s become trendy to put a dollop in your coffee!

This recipe is a bit more traditional though – salted Kerrygold butter makes this classic Irish scone recipe extra delicious, keeping them moist yet light. 

These delicious baked goodies make a strong case for scones becoming part of a traditional Irish breakfast. Topped with jam or preserves, they could almost be breakfast all on their own.

Irish scone recipe using Kerrygold butter

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups (about 8 ounces) of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling over tops
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) cold Kerrygold Salted Butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, plus an additional beaten egg for brushing over tops

Method:

  • Heat oven to 425° F. Sift together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using fingertips or a pastry blender, rub or cut the Kerrygold Butter into a flour mixture to form coarse crumbs. Add raisins. Whisk together milk and 1 egg. Make a well in the flour mixture; pour in the milk mixture. Using a fork, stir just until it is soft, moist dough is formed.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 1 or 2 times to incorporate loose pieces of dough. (Do not over-knead.) Pat dough to 1 1/2-inch thickness. Using a well-floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or the bottom of a glass, cut out about 6 rounds, recombining scraps as necessary. Place rounds on a lightly buttered baking sheet. Brush tops with additional beaten egg; sprinkle with additional sugar.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 14 to 17 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking for more even browning. Serve warm with Kerrygold Irish Butter and jam.
  • Note: These scones are more muffin-like in texture; the dough will be moist and wet, which ensures a tender texture.

For more delicious recipes, visit the KerrygoldUSA website.

* Originally published in 2019, updated in 2024.

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