lyndalou, Traditional Irish Soda Bread
4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp.baking soda
2 tsp.baking powder
1tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
1 cup golden raisins
1 tbsp.milk
Prehead the oven 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet
In a large bowl,stir the flour,sugar,baking soda,baking powder and salt together.
In a separate bowl,beat the eggs,buttermilk and oil together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Add the caraway seeds and raisins. Stir until a soft dough has formed.
Shape the dough into a large ball on a lightly floured board (flour your hands if necessary for easier handling) with a sharp knife,make a cross on the top. Place on the prepared pan. Brush the top with the milk. Bake in the center of the oven until golden brown,30-40 minutes. Serves 12.