Irish Soda Bread

Whether or not you're Irish, this classic quick bread recipe brings great taste into your kitchen. ...MORE + LESS -

3 tbsp (45 mL) butter or margarine, softened

2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour

2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda

1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/3 cup (75 mL) raisins, if desired

3/4 cup (175 mL) buttermilk

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1

Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease cookie sheet.
2

Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl.
3

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Shape into round loaf, about 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet. Cut an X shape about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured knife.
4

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter or margarine, softened, if desired.