Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. raisins (optional)
2 1/2 c. flour*
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

*Do not use self-rising flour.