St. Patrick's Day Recipes

St. Patrick's Day Recipes are traditionally made on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, and range from Irish stew to soda bread. Named after St. Patrick, the holiday is based on the day thought to be the death of the Christian Saint. It was first observed in Boston in 1737 by Irish immigrants. ¹

Fast Facts

1. Traditional Irish Recipe ingredients: potatoes, cabbage and corned beef ²
2. Fun, festive green iced St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes
3. Green food coloring is added to some foods
4. Green Beer is also popular
5. Popular dishes include: Irish Soda Bread, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Beef and Guinness Pie, and Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake³

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

1. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 3 tablespoons sugar
3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
4. 1 teaspoon baking soda
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. 1/3 cup cold butter
7. 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
8. 1/2 cup currants or raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the buttermilk and currants. Slowly adding in the butter so the mixture becomes coarse. Once ready stir in the buttermilk and currants to moisten. Take dough and knead gently. Shape into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet. Pat down to a six inch circle and make two slits in the center of the dough. Bake for 35 minutes. ⁴

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