For St. Patrick's Day, here is a easy treat or a compliment for that corn beef and cabbage dinner.
 
What You'll Need:
3 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1 t. soda
1 t. salt
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
2 T. melted butter
 
Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt into a large mixing bowl.  At this point if your family likes raisins (a good source of iron and fiber) you could stir in 1 1/2 cups of seedless raisins.  Combine buttermilk, eggs and butter and add to the dry ingredients mixing just until flour is moistened. Turn into a greased 2 quart round casserole and bake at 350 degrees for about one hour. Remove from the dish while warm but allow to cool before cutting.