ST. PATRICK'S DAY IRISH BREAD 
3 tbsp. melted butter (I use butter)
3 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
2 c. raisins, either light or dark
1 tsp. caraway seeds (opt.)
2 beaten eggs
1 c. milk
Cinnamon-sugar to cover

Cover raisins with water, bring to a boil, let stand after turning off 5 minutes.

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl with a large spoon (no need for a mixer). Stir in raisins and caraway seeds, mix eggs and milk and add melted butter. Spoon into a large (I use a well greased 10" deep glass pie plate). You can use 2 loaf pans or something comparable. Sprinkle top with cinnamon-sugar before baking at 275 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

 

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