Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. softened butter or margarine
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. raisins
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cut margarine into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until mixture is like fine crumbs. Stir in raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
Knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Shape into round loaf.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Cut an \"x\" about 1/2-inch deep through loaf with floured knife.
Bake until golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
Brush with melted butter.