4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 box raisins
1 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
1/2 stick butter

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in butter. Add buttermilk, raisins and caraway seeds.

Place in greased (no flour) tube pan and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Use 4 tbsp. of lemon juice or vinegar to sour milk instead of buttermilk.

Brush yolk of egg on top to brown.