4 c. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
8 to 9 tbsp. butter
2 c. raisins
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs

Mix sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, and butter in a pastry blender. In a small bowl with fork beat eggs and milk. Stir into flour mixture. Add raisins and caraway seeds. It will become a moist sticky dough. Turn dough onto floured surface with floured hands. Knead ten strokes. Shape into ball.

Place in a deep greased casserole, in center of ball make an X 1/4 inch thick, brush with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.