Fruit Soda Bread
Soda bread is remarkably quick and easy to make. There is no yeast involved, no proving or kneading, you just mix everything together, shape it and bake it. All the rising comes from the reaction of the baking soda (bicarbonate of…
Tea Loaf
I drink a lot of tea. I consider it to be a normal amount, but it’s probably well above average for my little corner of suburban Massachusetts. Perfectly normal for Northern Ireland though. And tea features in my baking this week.…
Plain Scones
This is a recipe for traditional plain scones. No additions. No sticky, sugary glazes (American scones, I’m looking at you here). Just plain scones, best eaten while still warm and fresh from the oven. With butter and jam. Or clotted cream, if…