Recipes

Irish Barmbrack

Barmbrack or brack is a traditional Irish fruitcake or fruit loaf. It was traditionally served at Halloween but is now eaten all year round. It's delicious as-is or spread with a little butter. It is tradition to add objects to the barmbrack which symbolize certain things for the person who receives it in their slice: a coin — wealth or good fortune; a ring — will marry within the year!

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Grandma McAndrews' Irish Soda Bread

This is not the dark bread you see in every restaurant in Dublin or Galway these days but I promise, it's authentic Irish Soda Bread, exactly how my late Irish grandma made it. Serve warm or cold with butter. This freezes great. I've made several loaves before St. Patrick's Day, or family parties. I freeze them, take them out the morning they're needed and warm up in a hot oven for 5 -7 minutes before serving.

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Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Searching for recipes for a gluten-free diet can be challenging during the holidays. Here is a recipe for Irish soda bread that I have adapted over time for St. Patrick's Day. The recipe calls for rice and tapioca flour instead of wheat and it still tastes yummy! Good if wrapped and left overnight, but I think it tastes great right out of the oven. Serve with butter or jam.

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Basic Biscuits

This biscuit recipe uses simple ingredients and baking powder as the leavening. These homemade biscuits turn out golden brown and super tender inside.

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Simple Scones

Delicious tender scones with juicy raisins. This sweet scone recipe is easy to make with simple baking ingredients, butter, and sour cream. Perfect for a holiday breakfast, brunch, or afternoon treat with a cup of tea!

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