Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. margarine, melted
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. raisins

Preparation

Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes.
Mix all ingredients by hand.
Heavily grease and bake in iron skillet.
Be sure to prick with a fork before baking and cut cross on top 1-inch deep.
Brush baked bread with butter and margarine to prevent crumbling.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.