Traditional Irish Soda Bread
4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp.salt
2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 cup golden raisins
1 tbsp. milk
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a large bowl.stir in 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.