tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post4190369670351431784..comments2008-03-21T13:49:02.090-07:00Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-558487622272218212008-03-21T13:49:00.000-07:002008-03-21T13:49:00.000-07:00Ello: Avec plaisir, we'd help out!<BR/><BR/>Tracy: No problem! True, the US versions of soda bread as we learned (and linked to an article in our writeup) is definitely different than the Irish one, which usually doesn't have the extra add-ons (which we believe were added for preservative qualities. It is interesting though to hear that our Irish Soda bread isn't very Irish at all--kind of like how pizza is way different here than in Italy.<BR/><BR/>Hi Anonymous: Sorry for any confusion--though we made them in a scone PAN, we did make an Irish Soda Bread Recipe. While they do look like scones, it is merely the shape that should suggest that--the taste was not scone-like. Here is the recipe we used: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Amazingly-Easy-Irish-Soda-Bread/Detail.aspxCakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-18882678284196804942008-03-21T10:18:00.000-07:002008-03-21T10:18:00.000-07:00Hmm while those look quite interesting, I have to defend the Irish soda bread for all us Irish out there! Soda bread is indeed brown, wholemeal bread - absolutely gorgeous freshly toasted with thick butter melting into it. Delicious! What you have made is a scone, which is made from white flour with raisins in it. Though I applaud you for making them green, with icing, very creative! Any Irish mammy would turn in her grave hearing this been called soda bread though..lol! <BR/>This is what it typically looks like. <BR/>http://www.aminglingoftastes.com/2006/08/whole-wheat-irish-soda-bread.html<BR/><BR/> 6 oz (175 g) wholemeal flour<BR/>2 oz (50 g) plain flour<BR/>2 oz (50 g) pinhead oatmeal<BR/>1 oz (25 g) wheatgerm<BR/>1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda<BR/>1½ level teaspoons salt<BR/>1 level teaspoon sugar<BR/>1 large egg<BR/>10 fl oz (275 ml) buttermilk<BR/>a little extra flour for dustingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-24991002491633788622008-03-20T20:21:00.000-07:002008-03-20T20:21:00.000-07:00A very creative post! <BR/><BR/>Since St. Patrick's Day, I've been seeing all these posts about soda breads and finally I have to vent (since you intimated those loaves aren't the greatest). I've traveled to Ireland and never once did I see those white scone-like loaves when I was there. And never did I see raisins and other stuff in the loaves.<BR/><BR/>The breads they had in Ireland were a dark brown and were absolutely delicious. I've tried to figure out how to make them without success. I think they must have a flour that we don't have. <BR/><BR/>OK, vent over ... and probably misplaced, since this is a CAKE blog ... but thanks for letting me get that off my chest.Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04465184138365516108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-16759440234172941152008-03-20T19:11:00.000-07:002008-03-20T19:11:00.000-07:00This was such a fun post! You know I have never had soda bread. I wonder why? I shall have to seek some out! Do you think anyone will put green frosting on it for me? ;o)Ellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-2646941022437466182008-03-20T12:42:00.000-07:002008-03-20T12:42:00.000-07:00Chocolatecoveredvegan: Thanks! It was fun!<BR/><BR/>Anne-Marie: That is AWESOME! I think post jail Martha is awesome in general too.<BR/><BR/>Gary: Thanks! It had a nice visual appeal too.<BR/><BR/>Cakelaw: Thanks! It certainly did liven it up.Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-5186150064081140642008-03-19T18:58:00.000-07:002008-03-19T18:58:00.000-07:00Yum - what a terrific way of livening up humble soda bread!Cakelawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-22859276952015443142008-03-19T13:38:00.000-07:002008-03-19T13:38:00.000-07:00These look fantastic! I like the fact that you made the irish soda bread in a scones pan instead of a cast iron skillet.Garyhttp://www.blendersgalore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-834029501481906322008-03-19T11:56:00.000-07:002008-03-19T11:56:00.000-07:00You totally need to send this to Martha. She was on Conan last night and he dissed Irish Soda Bread, calling it a "large brain" or something like that.<BR/><BR/>You can check out the clip here:<BR/><BR/>http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/martha/2008/03/this-past-sunda.html<BR/><BR/>Martha was pretty gosh darn funny.Anne-Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04897791546363838272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-73013287485788893812008-03-18T13:53:00.000-07:002008-03-18T13:53:00.000-07:00Ooh cool! Green Irish soda bread! I love it :o).ChocolateCoveredVeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535445175195773771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-6154803493185891432008-03-18T13:30:00.000-07:002008-03-18T13:30:00.000-07:00Stickygooey: Oh how we love our melty mints. Do you have a grocery store with a bulk aisle?? That's where I always seem to find them.<BR/><BR/>Aran: Thanks! I think it's not so much the soda bread but our tastes--I think it can be an acquired taste. Or it's possible we just haven't had an awesome one yet.<BR/><BR/>Amy: It is fun! Not always easy. Some tears, some fighting... ;-) Hope you had a good holiday!<BR/><BR/>Cheryl: So well put. <BR/><BR/>Bittersweet: Thanks! It was fun. That shamrock knitting you did though--off the hook cute, dude!<BR/><BR/>Diana: to you too!<BR/><BR/>Ley: Oooh, that sounds like a nice topping for it. Same idea I think--sweeten that baby up!<BR/><BR/>Katy: Ooh, green beer. I have never actually tried it--but need to!<BR/><BR/>Sarah: Yup--always next year. Or you could always extend the day and make some in April! <BR/><BR/>Catherine: Us too! I think there's one mini left :-)<BR/><BR/>Deborah: Thanks! Glad you liked the bit of history too.<BR/><BR/>Noble pig: Adorable but not as delicious as your RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING cake!<BR/><BR/>TW: Ha! It DOES go stale quickly, doesn't it??<BR/><BR/>Kate: No, it's not wrong if it feels so right. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Lydia: Certainly--while we did manage to make soda bread more delicious, it's still no chocolate cake! And how bitchin'! Serious Eats rocks the free world.<BR/><BR/>Kevin: Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Gigi: Thanks! Hope you had a nice one too!<BR/><BR/>(Cup)Caketastrophe: And DAMN they look good. Awesome job!! Wish I could try one. And thanks for the kind words about the art! :-) Any custom thing you want!<BR/><BR/>Obsessive Foodie: maybe a little ;-)<BR/><BR/>Gtangerine: What doesn't go with beer?<BR/><BR/>Atxvegn: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the adventure :-)<BR/><BR/>LaceyJ: Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Cooking Ninja: We tried but they kind of looked weird so we did the sugar water instead. Maybe we added too many raisins though?<BR/><BR/>Feathermar: Ice cream goes beautifully with desserts and is its own gorgeous dessert--we're on board!<BR/><BR/>Cynthia: Thanks, you're too sweet!Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-85348705847931908582008-03-18T12:46:00.000-07:002008-03-18T12:46:00.000-07:00This post is one of the many reasons I like this blog.Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-8567731383508172132008-03-18T10:48:00.000-07:002008-03-18T10:48:00.000-07:00Cakespy, I do not know your take on ice cream (as you are not called icecreamspy), but a friend of mine made a delicious irish carbomb ice cream loaf with homemade Guinness ice cream layered under homemade Bailey's ice cream. De-licious!feathermarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16933517800336428088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-79855010167849585622008-03-18T10:01:00.000-07:002008-03-18T10:01:00.000-07:00They certainly look very delicious. The green colouring is interesting. Have you ever tried soaking the raisins in rhum?The Cooking Ninjahttp://www.cookingninja.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-38831398541859440022008-03-18T08:25:00.000-07:002008-03-18T08:25:00.000-07:00How fun! What a great idea!laceyJ.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17107488478799071237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-1307463645033046872008-03-18T07:48:00.000-07:002008-03-18T07:48:00.000-07:00What a clever idea and definitely a step up from plain old soda bread!aTxVegnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949520229934543457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-88370090379719380132008-03-18T03:01:00.000-07:002008-03-18T03:01:00.000-07:00I meant to say before how much I love your paintings. As soon as I have some spare dollars that I don't spend on flour, butter or sugar I will most definately be purchasing one of those babies!(cup)caketastrophehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01413974640342357234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-73424903745521927372008-03-17T21:32:00.000-07:002008-03-17T21:32:00.000-07:00That's some yummy green stuff. Does it go with the beer?GTangerinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16609996334529499138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-74783434165470468862008-03-17T21:15:00.000-07:002008-03-17T21:15:00.000-07:00Cakespy have you been kissing The Blarney Stone????Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925516775842865013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-26178739698391902822008-03-17T21:12:00.000-07:002008-03-17T21:12:00.000-07:00Yum! Mints & Jellybeans?...You're crazy, but I like it!<BR/><BR/>I made chocolate stout cupcakes with a cream cheese glaze for St Patricks day which I posted on my blog if you feel like looking. They were so moist and amazing.(cup)caketastrophehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01413974640342357234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-52866546429017412032008-03-17T21:01:00.000-07:002008-03-17T21:01:00.000-07:00I love it when you change a "classic" into a cakespy original! Happy St. Patty's Day!Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387285457173710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-29996234174889499092008-03-17T20:31:00.000-07:002008-03-17T20:31:00.000-07:00Hello, you're photo of the day on Serious Eats! Awesome, "Jesse"!Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00264528751132293972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-45919835012853954762008-03-17T19:26:00.000-07:002008-03-17T19:26:00.000-07:00Great variations on Irish soda bread!Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-42203679509708022872008-03-17T18:30:00.000-07:002008-03-17T18:30:00.000-07:00I covet your scone pan, but I think I prefer that Guinness cake you linked to. It looks amazing.Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00264528751132293972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-79351936555147388902008-03-17T17:42:00.000-07:002008-03-17T17:42:00.000-07:00That green frosting just makes me smile! Believe it or not, I have never made soda bread, but if I do, I'll be going green with it. ;)Susan from Food Bloggahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-90377752106137453432008-03-17T17:09:00.000-07:002008-03-17T17:09:00.000-07:00Its probably really wrong, but I quite like plain soda bread toasted with marmalade.<BR/>Thanks for your nice comments on my blog, next time I'll make some cake!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434747521277196812noreply@blogger.com