KISS ME, I'M IRISH

When I ordered the St. Patrick's Day t-shirt to put on the bear I had a hard time finding a place that carried them. Has anyone else noticed a shortage of t-shirts saying, "Kiss Me I'm Irish"? Liberals have been very busy dreaming up new sins for everyone to feel guilty about and their newest effort is Cultural Misappropriation. In this case it basically means if you are not actually of Irish descent it is wrong to say, "Kiss Me I'm Irish".

Cultural Misappropriation, is defined as a concept in sociology dealing with the adoption of the elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture. 

If you plan on having corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day here is an authentic recipe for Irish Soda Bread passed down from my wife's family. Jacqueline used to make every year and now its been my turn. 

Authentic Irish Soda Bread ( Landen-Osborne Family)

Recipe Makes 2 Loaves
Bake: 35 - 40 minutes
Pre Heat Oven to 375

Ingredients:
4 cups. Flour
3 teaspoons. Baking powder
1 teaspoons. Baking soda
1 teaspoons tsp. Salt
1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup Caraway Seeds
1 - 1 1/2 cups of Raisins
1  large Egg
1 3/4 cups. Buttermilk

SIFT OR WISK ALL DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER IN A LARGE BOWL AND SET ASIDE.

1/4 cup Butter (1/2 stick)
CUT IN BUTTER WITH 2 KNIVES OR A PASTRY BLENDER.
Add large handful of Caraway Seeds and 1 -1 1/2 cups of Raisins to mix.
1 large Egg
1 3/4 cups. Buttermilk

LIGHTLY BEAT THE EGG AND ADD TO BUTTERMILK.
MIX INTO DRY INGREDIENTS WITH A FORK UNTIL BLENDED.
TURNOUT ONTO A FLOURED SURFACE AND KNEAD UNTIL SMOOTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 - 3 MINUTES.
(A MIXER WITH A BREAD HOOK IS HELPFUL)

DOUGH WILL BE STICKY. COAT HANDS WITH FLOUR.
FORM INTO A LARGE BALL AND CUT IN HALF WITH A SHARP KNIFE.
RESHAPE EACH HALF INTO A ROUNDED MOUND CUT AN X ON TOP OF EACH MOUND.

PLACE ON GREASED BAKING SHEET. Bake for 35 to 40 Minutes.
REMOVE AND COOL ON WIRE RACK.
THEN TOP WITH GLAZE.

SUGAR GLAZE:
1 cup 10x (powdered) sugar
1/2 teaspoon. Vanilla
1 tablespoon Milk