IRISH SODA BREAD 
4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 c. dark seedless raisins
1/4 c. chopped peanuts
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. milk

In large mixing bowl mix together flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and caraway seed, raisins, chopped peanuts. Make a hole in dry ingredients mixture and pour in buttermilk, mixing from the sides to form a ball of dough. Turn out onto floured board and knead about 5 minutes. Shape into a ball. Place on ungreased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make a shallow cross shaped slit across the top of the loaf. Brush with milk. Bake at 400 degrees for 50 minutes or until done. Makes 1 loaf.

 

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