IRISH SODA BREAD 
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. currants
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. caraway seeds

Grease bottom and sides of cake pan. Sift first 5 ingredients together. Cut in butter with a knife, add raisins, currants, caraway seeds and mix thoroughly. Add buttermilk and mix until flour is moistened. Turn into lightly floured board and knead lightly. Turn into cake pan, cut a cross on top and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Test to see if done. a Marilyn M. McAleavey

 

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