Original Irish Soda Bread









1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

4 cups white flour

1/2 cup raisins

2 cups buttermilk







Heat oven to 375:F. Mix together all ingredients adding buttermilk last and
slowly incorporating into the mixture. Knead for just one minute to mix
ingredients and pat into a greased cakepan or round loaf pan. Slice an X
across the top, brush with milk and bake for 45 minutes. Cool a little and
then wrap in a damp towel. Cool completely (about 7 hours), then serve. Prep
Time: 1 day Description: "Tender, moist and quick snacking bread. The
original, no baking powder version." Cuisine: "Irish" Yield: "1 Loaf"
T(Baking Time): "0:45"