3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. mashed potato flakes
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 tbsp. caraway seed
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Combine flour, potato flakes, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda in large mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins and caraway seed. Beat eggs slightly; set aside 1 tablespoon. Combine remaining eggs with buttermilk; add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Knead 10 strokes on floured surface. Remove a small piece of dough, then divide remaining dough into 3 sections. Shape into 3 round balls. Place side by side to form shamrock shape on greased baking sheet. Shape small piece to make stern. Bake in 350 degree oven 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown. Makes 1 large loaf.