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Irish Soda Bread
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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 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
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