Scones and soda bread

Scones and soda bread are traditional quick breads from the British Isles, particularly Ireland and the UK. Scones are often slightly sweet, flaky, and baked with butter or cream, while soda bread is a savory, dense loaf leavened with baking soda and buttermilk. Both are staples of home baking and tea-time culture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These breads are high in carbohydrates from flour and often contain moderate fat from butter or buttermilk. They provide key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and calcium, with a typical serving ranging from 200 to 300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	380 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	45 µg
Calcium	95 mg
Phosphorus	85 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Selenium	12 µg

Per 1 medium scone or 1 thick slice of soda bread (approx. 70 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Soda bread's use of baking soda and buttermilk is a clever chemical reaction that allows it to rise without yeast, making it a 'quick bread' historically adapted to ingredients available in rural Ireland. Scones are a cornerstone of the British 'afternoon tea' tradition, often served with clotted cream and jam.