Irish Soda Bread



4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

1 Tbsp butter, melted (for brushing top)

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup raisins

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs, beaten

2 cups milk



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients

EXCEPT the 1 Tbsp butter; mix just until moistened. Place in a greased

9-inch round baking pan and bake for one hour or until a knife inserted in

the center comes out clean. After removing from oven, brush the top with

the 1 Tbsp melted butter. Makes 6-8 servings.



Irish Soda Bread



4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

1 Tbsp butter, melted (for brushing top)

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup raisins

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs, beaten

2 cups milk



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients

EXCEPT the 1 Tbsp butter; mix just until moistened. Place in a greased

9-inch round baking pan and bake for one hour or until a knife inserted in

the center comes out clean. After removing from oven, brush the top with

the 1 Tbsp melted butter. Makes 6-8 servings.