Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 C AP flour

• 2 tbls brown sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 12 tsp salt

• 3 tbls butter

• 2 eggs

• 3/4 C buttermilk

• 1/3 C raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. Cut in butter until crumbly.

5. In a small bow, whisk 1 egg and buttermilk.

6. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.

7. Fold in raisins.

8. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute.

9. Shape into a round loaf and place on prepared baking sheet.

10. Cut a 1/4 inch deep “X” in top of loaf.

11. Beat remaining egg and brush over loaf.

12. Bake for 30-35 mins or until golden brown.

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