Delicious, rich chocolate cheese cake.
Scones are the first cousins of the Irish Soda Bread, and making them can be the first step in learning how to make the bigger loaf. Gentle handling is the secret. One does not knead in the normal way that is used for yeast bread. Just a quick, light turning and folding in a sprinkling of flour are all that one needs to do. Scones are eaten for tea, split open and spread with butter and jam.
Old style Irish oatmeal treats make healthy snacks
Irish Shepherd's Pie layered with lamb and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and covered in Irish cheese.
So who says Irish soda bread HAS to be made in a round or loaf pan? These coffee-break-sized muffins, bursting with tiny sweet currants and a hint (or a hit, your choice) of caraway, are the perfect offering for St. Patrick's Day -- particularly if you're looking to celebrate with something other than corned beef and cabbage!
Every body has their favorite "authentic" Irish Soda Bread. This is mine, hope it will be yours.
The Irish make a warm, traditional dish with potatoes and cabbage called Colcannon, which is tasty enough in its own right, but on hot summer picnics this chilled version provides a delightful combination of cool and creamy with crunch!