Blarney Breakfast Bake Recipes

BLARNEY CAKES (FAMILY RECIPE FROM THE EMERALD ISLE) - ZWT-8

Steps:

• Grate the potatoes directly onto a lint-free clean kitchen towel & add salt. Over a sink or lrg bowl, close & twist the towel tightly. This should drain the liquid from the potatoes. (If you don't have a lint-free towel, sprinkle the potatoes w1 tsp salt, place in a fine-mesh sieve, weigh down & drain for 30 min over a bowl.).
• Place the potato, pork, onion, parsley, thyme, hot sauce, salt & pepper in a food processor. Pulse to grind into a sausage mixture. If you don't have a processor, finely chop the onion & parsley. Then mix in everything else w/your hands.
• Heat oil in a lrg non-stick skillet over med heat. When the oil is hot, form mixture into patties 3 in wide & 1/2-in thick. Set into skillet & cook 6-7 min on ea side. They should be golden brown in color when finished. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm w/maple syrup as desired.

BLARNEY STONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
• Place 2 eggs in a 1-cup measuring cup and fill to top with milk (about 1/2 c, varies based on eggs).
• Mix for 5 minutes with dry ingredients - I do this by hand the way she always did, so I'm not sure whether or not using a mixer would be good.
• Spread evenly in a greased 9 x 13" pan for 12-15 minutes, and bake until cookies are puffy, golden brown, and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, prepare a powdered sugar icing by combining 1 c powdered sugar with a small quantity of milk (start with just a tablespoon or so). Mix well. Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency (a bit like a glaze).
• Finely crush the peanuts.
• When cookies are done, let cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares. Coat in icing, then roll in nuts. Let dry on wax paper.

GRANDMA MOTTLE'S BLARNEY STONES

Steps:

• Pour confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture has a thin frosting consistency; whisk in vanilla extract.
• Place chopped peanuts in a bowl. Line a flat surface or a plate with waxed paper.
• Dip 1 pound cake cube in frosting and roll cube in peanuts; place on wax paper to dry. Repeat with remaining pound cake pieces.

BLARNEY STONES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon colored, about 4 minutes.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture.
• Beat on low speed just until combined.
• Add the milk and butter; mix well.
• Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
• Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Cut into squares.
• Cover and freeze overnight.
• For a frosting, in a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.
• Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares.
• Roll in peanuts.
• Place on wire racks to dry.