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Family Friendly Fridays: Cherry Almond White Chocolate Scones

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Is it just me, or has Family Friendly Fridays turned into a weekly display of rich and decadent “gotta have it now” desserts? Just thinking back off hand, I can recall a caramel apple cake that threatened to not only put apples back on the map, but permanently launch them to the top of the charts.  And then there was the pretzel toffee crusted chocolate cake.  Mamma Mia, bring out the milk cuz a second slice of that beauty was inevitable.  And let’s not forget the chocolate churros.  And I know I wasn’t the only convert to those.  My friend Mari over at Mari’s cakes reported back to me that she made them a whopping six times!  Seriously sweet.

Not that I’m complaining.  I never meet a sweet I don’t like and am quite talented when it comes to engineering an excuse to bake up a meal-ending confection.   Especially if it’s a treat like this one.

Now I know that scones are typically a breakfast food, but honestly, who made that rule up anyway.  Certainly not me.  And with the creation of this recipe, you can bring on the dessert.  And hey, if you want to have it for breakfast.  I’m all for that too.

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Irish Soda Bread

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Would you believe me if I told you that I had never partook in a slice of Irish Soda Bread until I cooked up this recipe?  I tell ya, this is what I love about food blogging.  It forces you to get out of your rut, off your behind, and into your kitchen.  It causes you to read Food and Wine, watch The Food Network and browse through your Citipass coupon book for recipe ideas while waiting for your child to finish up a class (Oh yes, guilty as charged.  I can tell you with complete confidence that at least a handful of recipes I’ve shared on this blog have been inspired by my child’s annual school fundraiser).  And you thought it was all about the coupons.

But back to the topic at hand.  Irish soda bread.  Why I haven’t cooked up a loaf of this bread sooner is beyond me.  It’s quick to make; think no waiting for the yeast to rise. It”s easy enough for even an amateur bread maker to put together; it’s about as simple as mixing together the ingredients, forming it into a ball, and baking it.  And the final result is a moist, flavorful bread that tastes like you spent the entire afternoon pouring your heart and soul into it.  What’s not to love?

Traditional Irish soda bread consists of four main ingredients; Flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk.  That’s all there is to it.  Most recipes these days fancy it up a bit with fruit, sugar, and the like.  This version is no different.  I added a little honey for sweetness and some caraway seeds just because.  Do we really have to save this recipe for St. Patrick’s day?  Because I could easily see this bread becoming a staple in our house.

Let’s get baking.

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