America really makes a world citizen out of you. I remember landing here 10 years ago and wanting nothing more than to stay connected to my roots and keep old family traditions alive. But a decade later, I celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter, Purim and Thanksgiving just like I celebrate Diwali, Eid and Holi. You become one with people and cultures in America. You are part of the whole and everyone else Is a part of you. We are blessed to live in a unique and loving country. Here’s wishing everyone a happy Saint Patrick’s day.
I made these potato clover rolls in honor of the Saint Patrick’s celebration that is both religious and festive. We had the parade this past Sunday in downtown Denver and it was a riot of fun, food, festivities and it was a flood of green. It was also my first time seeing this parade from close quarters as I am usually someone who avoids crowds and busy areas in general.
But this past Sunday, I got my taste of the celebrations, albeit a bit unwillingly. If I didn’t have to show up for work, I would have probably just read about it in papers later. But I am glad I got to experience the parade, although not glad that after work I had to deal with a lot of drunk drivers on the roads. That was kind of scary and not cool. But I made it home safely and I have this wonderful potato clover leaf recipe for you all.
Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm is our host for this months BreadBakers and she asked to make our breads with the Irish theme in mind for Saint Patrick’s day.
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.
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- Cheddar and Herbs Soda Bread by Ambrosia
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- Irish Soda Buttermilk Bread by Sizzling Tastebuds
- Irish Soda Farls by Food Lust People Love
- Oat and Potato Bread by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Potato Clover Leaf Rolls by Spiceroots
- Soft Wheat Irish Soda Scones with Raisins (Spotted Dog) by The Wimpy Vegetarian
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Clover leaf rolls
Ingredients
- 4 t active dry yeast
- 1 ⁄8c warm water
- 2 c bread flour
- 1 c potato starch
- 1.5 T salt
- 1 ⁄8 c milk powder
- 1 ⁄8 c sugar
- 1 ⁄8 c cold butter cubed
- 1.5 c cold water
- 1/4 tsp matcha tea powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375* F
Hydrate yeast with warm water.
Combine all dry ingredients in a stand mixer and mix to combine. With mixer running add yeast and water mix until just combined. Add cold water and mix for 7 minutes on low speed. Move from mixing bowl onto lightly floured surface and knead my hand until smooth ball forms. Place in a bowl sprayed with a light coating of oil, cover with plastic wrap and allow too double in size.
To shape divide dough into 2 portions - one bigger and one smaller. Make 12 rolls from the larger dough portion and use the smaller portion to make 12 small flat discs. Cut the discs in clover shape and put them on top of the bread rolls
Place in a muffin pan that has been prepped with some butter and proof until double in size.
When proofed, brush with a little water and sprinkle some matcha tea on top. I also used a paintbrush to paint the matcha tea into the "veins" of the clovers. Bake at 375 until golden.