IRISH SODA BREAD

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 tbsp salted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Stir in raisins.
3. Combine buttermilk and butter; stir into flour mixture until blended.
4. Knead 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf, 2 inches thick.
5. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score an “x” in top of loaf, cutting 1/4 inch deep.
6. Bake until loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 45 minutes. Cool on a rack.