Susan D.'s Irish Soda Bread

This recipe for Irish soda bread Susan D.'s family's made for decades. Her mother got it from the parents of an Irish nun who happened to be Susan D.'s 1st grade teacher! The nutrition facts are at Calorie Count!

It's a very simple recipe to make.

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients:

4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups flour
 1 tsp caraway seeds
1 cup sugar
2 to 3 Tbl shortening (calories based on 2 Tbl)
1 cup raisins
1 cup water

Directions:

Mix by spoon. Put in greased dish*, then sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour.

*Susan D. says she has always made this in a round Pyrex style casserole dish, but it would work just as well in a square pan.

Susan D.'s Baked or Grilled Vidalias

Vidalias are in the store, but they won't last long. Try Susan's favorite ways to fix this healthy treat.

The nutrition facts are on Calorie Count!

Vidalia Onions

Baked or Grilled Vidalias

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

1 Vidalia Onion
1 bouillon cube or 1 t bouillon powder
1 pat of butter

Directions:

Peal the onion, and cut an X across the top, not quite cutting all the way through, just to open the center a bit. Place a bouillion cube and a dab of butter (or butter substitute) in the center. Wrap tightly in foil. 

Cook either on the grill or in the oven at 425 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or until tender. 

Notes:

Yum! Eat them often and fast before the supply is gone!