Irish Soda Bread

What does a good lass do on the eve of St. Patty's day while watching Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the NCAA March Madness tournament? Why she bakes an old family recipe for Irish Soda Bread to take to ma's of course! This recipe was given to my Grandma Enright by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Enright.




Ingredients

5 C. Flour

1/2 C. Butter

1 C. Sugar

1 T. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

2 1/2 C. Buttermilk

1 Egg (slightly beaten)

2 1/2 C. Raisins

1 1/2 T. Caraway Seeds.


Directions

Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mix resembles corn meal. Add raisins, egg, and buttermilk. Stir only until all dry ingredients are moistened. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 min - 1 hour. *I pour the mix onto my cooking stone but the recipe says to bake in 2 bread pans.


Enjoy!