Ireland: Dulse Soda Scones

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      Title: Dulse Soda Scones
 Categories: Irish2, Breads, Baking
      Yield: 1 Dozen
 
    1/2 oz Dried dulse
      1 lb Plain white flour
      1 ts Bicarbonate of soda / bread
           -soda
      1 ts Salt
     12 fl Buttermilk
      1    Egg, beaten
 
  Preheat the oven to 200C/400F and leave a floured baking sheet in the
  oven to preheat as well.
  
  Soak the dulse in water for five minutes.  Discard the water and chop
  the dulse into fine strips.  Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda and
  salt into a large cool mixing bowl. Once sieved, run the dry
  ingredients through your hands a few times to aerate.  Add the
  chopped dulse.  Make a well in the center and pour in most of the
  buttermilk.  Steadying the bowl with one hand, use the other to draw
  the dry ingredients into the milk. Keep working in this fashion until
  the dough comes together.  If you find the dough is a little stiff,
  add the rest of the buttermilk.  The dough should feel light and
  pliable.
  
  On a lightly floured surface, work the dough gently into a round
  shape, about 1 inch thick, with the palm of your hand.  Brush lightly
  with the beaten egg and cut into scones.  Place on the heated baking
  tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
  
  Lightly toasted dulse scones are ideal with creamy scrambled eggs.
  

 
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