Irish soda Bread

 

Irish soda Bread

Irish soda bread is an incredible delight to eat and very easy to make. Give it a try and see if it becomes a new favorite.

4 cups of flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1/4 cup butter
2 cups of raisins
1 egg unbeaten
1/4 cup cream
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a mixing bowl mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in Caraway seeds. With blender cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Add raisins.

Mix buttermilk, egg, and baking soda. Stir into flour mixture. Knead mixture on lightly floured board. Shape into ball and place in deep pan. Cut 4 inch cross 1/4 inch deep into top. Brush with beaten egg yolk.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for one hour or until done.

Maryland Soft Shell Crab Soup Recipe

 

 Maryland Soft Shell Crab Soup Recipe

Summer is the time for soft shell crabs and there is nothing better than a beautiful bowl of Maryland Soft Crab Soup on the dinner table. Quick and easy to make and absolutely a treat to eat. Enjoy!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 lb. Bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 doz. Soft Crabs , cleaned and broken into chunks

1 large Onion, chopped

3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning

3 cups Water

2 large Cans Chopped Tomatoes

1 large Can V-8 Juice

2 bags Frozen Mixed Vegetables

6 large Potatoes , cut into 1 inch pieces

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large pot, simmer bacon, crabs, onion and Old Bay Seasoning until onion is tender, stirring frequently.  Add water, tomatoes and juice stir well, bringing to a boil. 

Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for 1/2 – 1 hour.  Add frozen vegetables, potatoes and salt and pepper. Bring to a second boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.