IRISH SODA BREAD 
4 c. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. dark seedless raisins
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. buttermilk

In a large bowl with a fork, mix flour and next 4 ingredients. Then mix in butter until the mixture looks like crumbs. Stir in raisin and caraway seeds. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the buttermilk. Stir into flour mixture. Turn dough onto well floured surface, knead about 10 strokes to mix thoroughly. Shape into a ball and place in a greased casserole dish. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and serve with butter or peanut butter.

 

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