Irish soda Bread

By Reen

Ingredients

• 2 cups all- purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup raisins

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar,baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine 1 egg and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. Cut a 1/4 inch deep cross in top of loaf. Beat remaining egg; brush over loaf. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.