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Vegan Irish Soda Bread Scones | Fare Isle
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Vegan Soda Bread Scones

Think of these hearty scones like mini versions of Irish soda bread!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: scones, irish soda bread, soda bread scones, st. patrick's day
Servings: 9 -12 scones
Author: Kaity Farrell

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup 57 g whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup 66 g granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dried currants
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds optional
  • 8 tablespoons 113 g cold vegan butter (1/2 cup or 1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon 190 mL coconut milk (homemade or canned)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Stir vinegar into coconut milk and set aside to thicken.
  • Cut the vegan butter into 1/2 inch cubes and add them to the flour mixture. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with shaggy bits.
  • Pour the coconut milk and vinegar mixture into the the flour mixture, reserving 2 tablespoons to use for brushing the tops of the scones, and stir until just combined. Be mindful not to over mix the dough. The dough will be sticky.
  • Generously flour a work surface and turn dough out onto it. Flour your hands and press dough into 1” thick round.
  • Use a round cutter or biscuit cutter to cut out scones and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cut an X into the top of each scone and brush the tops with the remaining coconut milk and vinegar mixture.
  • Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for about 20 minutes until the scones have puffed up and are golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Scones are best eaten the day they are made, but leftovers will keep in a sealed bag at room temperature for 1-2 days. Or they can be cut and frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw and warm them to serve.