Irish Soda Bread
 

Irish Soda Bread
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3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a cast iron skillet.

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and sugar.
Toss the raisins with the flour mixture until coated. Make a well in
the center and add the egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. Stir
until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Turn the dough out
onto a floured surface and knead for a few quick turns just to even
out the dough. Handle the dough as little as possible. Pat into a
flat circle, and place into the prepared pan.

Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until
the edges are golden.





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