Classic Cake: Irish Treats
Chef Robert Bennett of Classic Cake talks about the many options for Irish treats.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato
2c.milk
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. non- fat dry milk powder
8 egg yolks
1 c. half-and-half
2 tsp. mint extract
4 oz. bittersweet choc./2 tsp vegetable oil, melted
Bring the milk, non- fat dry milk, and half of the sugar to a boil.
Whip the remaining sugar with the yolks.
Slowly stream the hot mixture into the sugar/yolk mixture.
Return to the heat and stir constantly over a med. heat.
When the mixture thickens, immediately remove from the heat and strain into a chilled bowl.
Add the half-and-half and mint extract.
Cool completely.
Place in a pre-chilled ice cream machine, and churn according to manufacturer's suggestion.
When finished. Drizzle in melted chocolate/oil mixture while churning. It will freeze on contact and break into chips.
Cover and firm in freezer for at least 2 hours.
Irish Soda Bread
4 c. all-purpose flour
¾ c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
½ c. butter
1 ½ c. raisins
1 ½ c. buttermilk
3 eggs
Grease 1 (9") pan
Combine and sift all dry ingredients.
Cut in butter well.
Combine eggs and buttermilk.
Add liquid to dry. Combine carefully without overmixing.
Place in greased pan.
Bake at 350 degrees.
Bake 45 min- 1hr. or until golden brown and inserted skewer comes out clean.
Cool bread in pan.
Remove.
Irish Potatoes
Yields: 5 dz.
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.