Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C/Gas mark 4). Line the sides and bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) high-sided round cake pan (the sides should be about 2¾ inches/7cm high) with waxed (greaseproof) paper.

What I like about Irish baked goods is that they're always hearty and wholesome, like soda bread, scones, porter cake and biscuits. And I especially like it when recipes are easy to make -- ones that ...