Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
Cut in butter with knife.
Make a well in the center and gradually mix in just enough buttermilk to make a soft but firm dough.
Add raisins.