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Irish Soda Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins
Additional melted butter
Additional flour

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and
salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until

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moistened. Fold in raisins. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10
times. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf; place on a greased baking
sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on top of the
loaf. Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pan to a wire rack. Brush with additional butter. Cool.
Dust with additional flour.

Yield: 1 loaf.