N .y. C. Irish Soda Bread

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 beaten egg
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 beaten egg (, with another in a separate cup)
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
• 2 cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 3 combine 1 beaten egg, raisins and buttermilk.
• 4 add to mixture above and stir until just moistened.
• 5 on a lightly floured surface, knead gently for 12 strokes.
• 6 on a greased baking sheet, shape the mixture into a 6 inch round loaf and cut a cross (4 inches wide and ¼ inch deep) in the top.
• 7 brush with the other beaten egg.
• 8 bake at 375°f for 35 minutes or until golden.