Irish Soda Bread(A Much Lighter Recipe - Original Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. cold water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. sifted flour
2 Tbsp. caraway seeds
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. melted margarine
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Bring raisins and water to a boil. Remove from stove and add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda and let stand for 1/2 hour. Drain water out.