March Events

March has always been a sign of spring ! We can still have snow but it still it seems like warmer weather is just around the corner. There are many wonderful things to celebrate in March,my Mom's birthday, and of course we cannot forget St. Patrick's Day.One of the best recipes that came out of Ireland in my mind is corned beef and cabbage,this is a personal favorite.


Another favorite and one I want to share the recipe for is Irish Soda Bread,I hope you will try it and let me know how you liked it. Also check out my other recipe at:


http://www.havefunbaking.com

Irish Soda Bread

4 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
2 eggs beaten
1-1/2 cups buttermilk

In a large bowl combine first five ingredients.Cut in butter until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the raisins and caraway seeds.Set aside
1 tablespoon of beaten egg. In a bowl combine buttermilk and remaining egg.
Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Dough will be sticky. Turn onto
a well-floured surface knead about 10 times.Do not over-knead or bread will be
tough. Shape into a ball.
Place on a well-greased cookie sheet. Cut a 4 inch x about 1/4 inch deep on top.
Brush with remaining egg and bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
For last 20 minutes if top is getting to brown cover loosely with tin foil. Test with
a toothpick near the centre. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the sheet
to a wire rack to cool completely.