*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Irish Soda Bread

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      Cups          All-purpose flour
     1/4  Cup           Granulated sugar
   1      Teaspoon      Salt -- or less
   2      Tablespoons   Caraway seeds
     1/4  Cup           Butter
   1      Teaspoon      Baking powder
     1/4  Cup           Raisins
   1 1/3  Cups          Buttermilk
                        OR Sour milk
   1                    Egg -- unbeaten
   1      Teaspoon      Baking soda
   1                    Egg yolk

    Make in 2 qt. round casserole (or 1 1/2 qt.) Preheat oven to 375. Grease casserole.   Sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into mixing bowl; stir in caraway seed. With fingers, cut in butter until coarse like corn meal. Stir in raisins. Combine buttermilk, egg, baking soda and stir into flour mixture, until just moistened.  Turn dough onto slightly floured surface; knead lightly until smooth, shape into ball. Place in casserole. With sharp knife make a 4 inch cross 1/4 inch deep in center. Brush with egg yolk beaten with fork.  Bake 1 hour 10 minutes or until done.

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