IRISH SODA BREAD

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch (6 cup) loaf pan.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, caraway, and raisins.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.

Step 4

Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture.

Step 5

Stir just until the ingredients are moistened. The batter will be stiff but sticky.

Step 6

Scrape the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Use a sharp knife to slash a large X on top of the batter.

Step 7

Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes.

Step 8

Let cool in the loaf pan on a rack for 5 to 10 minutes before unmolding to cool completely on the rack.