Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. Bisquick
1/4 tsp. baking soda (scant)
1 c. raisins
4 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
1 c. buttermilk
caraway seed (optional)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients about 2 minutes.
Add buttermilk and stir with spoon.
Knead with floured hands, turning over several times until stickiness disappears.
Turn into deep pie plate, 9-inch or deeper if higher loaf is desired.
Cut a cross on top with tip of knife.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
Test with knife blade (pushed in).
Knife comes out clean when done.
Sprinkle top with powdered sugar if you want it a little sweeter.