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Irish Soda Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup raisins

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and
salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine 1 egg and buttermilk; stir
into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Knead on a

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Irish Soda Bread cont.

floured surface for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf; place on a
greased baking sheet. Cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross in top of loaf. Beat
remaining egg; brush over loaf. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or
until golden brown.

Yield: 6-8 servings.