Irish Soda Bread and French Fries

I know these two don't go together- a side dish and a bread- but I just make what I can and I put it in this blog. So don't blame me if you see a meat and desert or a side dish and another side dish. So please, don't come running to me and say "how do these go together?" because I won't say anything.

Irish Soda Bread

4 cups flour
4 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and butter. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and egg.

2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead. Shape into a circle and place on a lightly greased pan.

3. Mix 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Brush over top of loaf.

4. Bake bread in 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.

French Fries

3 potatoes
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp rosemary

1. Wash and dry potatoes. Slice into potato shapes. Place in large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 1 hour.

2. Drain potatoes and dry. Mix with oil and seasonings. Place on baking sheet.

3. Bake in 400 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until golden brown. The time depends greatly on how thick you cut your fries!

 

Bonus Tip: A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen! Please clean your kitchen or you won't be able to cook anymore!