Traditional Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. corn oil
2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 c. golden raisins
1 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment.
In a large bowl, stir the first 5 ingredients together.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk and oil together.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture.
Add the caraway seeds and raisins.
Stir until soft dough is formed.
Shape the dough into a large ball on a lightly floured board.
Flour hands for easier handling.
With a sharp knife, make a cross on the top.
Place on the prepared pan.
Brush the top with milk.
Bake in the center of the oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
Cool before slicing.