Irish Sweet Cakespotted Dog Recipes

SPOTTED DOG IRISH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
• Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
• Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl.
• Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until moistened; batter will be very thick.
• Fold in raisins until thoroughly combined.
• Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

SWEET POTATO DOG TREATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Poke the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and wrap in foil. Bake until the potatoes offer no resistance when pierced with a paring knife, about 1 hour. Unwrap and let cool completely.
• Scoop the insides of the potatoes into a bowl and mash with the back of a fork (you will need 1 3/4 cups of the puree). Stir the chicken bouillon into 1 cup of hot water and add to the potatoes; whisk until smooth. Stir in the oat flour, rolled oats and baking soda until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
• Adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Lightly flour a clean work surface with oat flour. Divide the dough in half and roll out 1/8-inch thick. Use a 3-inch dog-bone-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats. Gather the scraps and re-roll the dough as many times as necessary. Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheets; they can be very close together.
• Bake until deep golden brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before feeding to your dog. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.

SPOTTED DOG

Steps:

• Heat the brandy until it is just warm to the touch. Place the currants in a bowl and pour in the warmed brandy. Set aside for at least 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Butter four 1-cup pudding molds, custard cups or ramekins. Fill a baking dish (large enough to hold the molds) half-full with water. Place in oven.
• Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and beat, Add the currants and brandy and stir.
• Pour the batter into the molds, filling them three-fourths full. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and place in the baking dish. Cook for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle of a pudding comes out clean and they are puffed and golden,.
• Place the extra syrup in a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, until warm.
• Serve the Spotted Dog warm wirh cream and the warmed syrup.

SUPER SIMPLE SWEET POTATO DOG TREATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prick sweet potato several times with a fork.
• Heat sweet potato in a microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes. Cut potato in half and scoop flesh out of the skin into a bowl; discard skin. Mash potato with a fork or potato masher and transfer about 1 cup to a large bowl. Save any remaining sweet potato for another use.
• Mix whole wheat flour, applesauce, and eggs in the large bowl with the sweet potato until a dough forms. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface and roll dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or cut dough into strips with a pizza cutter. Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.