Irish Soda Bread

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

SERVINGS 6-8 CATEGORY Breads METHOD Baked PREP 15 min. COOK 30 min. TOTAL 45 min.

DIRECTIONS 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-in.-deep cross in top of loaf. Beat remaining egg; brush over loaf. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.