Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Prep time-15 min. Bake-30 min. Yields 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour

2 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3 tbsp. butter

2 eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup raisins

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg and buttermilk. Stir into flour mixture, just until moistened. Fold in raisins.

Knead on a floured surface for 1 min. Shape into a round loaf; place on greased baking sheet. Cut a 1/4 deep cross in top of loaf. Beat remaining egg; brush over loaf.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 min. or until golden brown.