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Irish Soda Bread

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cinnamon-sugar

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and

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salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in raisins and
caraway seeds. Combine buttermilk and egg; add to the crumb mixture.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times.
Divide dough in half; shape into two balls. Place on a lightly
greased baking sheet. Pat each ball into a 6-in. round loaf. Using a
sharp knife, cut a 4-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on top of each
loaf. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at
375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 2 loaves.