A basic version of Irish Soda Bread that is baked in a cast iron skillet. Try substituting the liquid with buttermilk or 2)1/2c cream plus 1/2c sour cream left to sit overnight. Try adding a tablespoon or so of sugar if you like your soda bread slightly sweet. Experiment until you get the flavor you remember.

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Submitted by: Dorothy

A quick-rising Irish soda bread is enriched by plump raisins and currants in this beloved family recipe.

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Submitted by: chocoholic1

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Submitted by: HeidiS

Home Town: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

These potato pancakes include shredded apples and green onions for a new twist to the traditional recipe. Top with sour cream.

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Ferg's Ulster Fry-up

Submitted by: Ita

Living In: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, U.K.

In the North of Ireland, locals treat themselves to this enormous breakfast on the weekends. The fried breads make it unique. Soda bread and potato farls are cooked in reserved bacon fat making them golden and crispy. Served alongside Irish bacon, sausage, black pudding, tomato and egg - you won't need to eat again for the rest of the day!

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Submitted by: Jennifer T.

Home Town: Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Boone, Iowa, USA

This white bean rarebit cheese sauce is the perfect comfort food to serve over buttered toast.

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Irish Shortbread (Wheat Free Edition)

Submitted by: JENZA

Home Town: Saturna Island, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

A spin on a traditional favorite, this recipe combines corn and rye flours along with butter and deep brown sugar to make a deliciously toasty, exceptionally comforting shortbread. The darker the sugar, the more rich it seems to taste.