Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup baking raisins

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1 cup buttermilk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl using a whisk.

3. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.

4. Stir in buttermilk to make a soft dough - it will be sticky.

5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 3 times.

6. Shape dough into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.

7. Cut an X 1/4 inch deep in the top of the loaf.

8. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

9. Cool. Slice. Great toasted with butter.