Irish Bread("A Gaelic Blessing") - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 Tbsp. caraway seed

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and soda.
Set aside. Cream butter and sugar.
Add beaten egg and buttermilk; blend well.
Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients.
Mix by hand only until dry ingredients are well moistened.
Fold in raisins and caraway seed.
Pour into Crisco floured 1 1/2-quart pan or 1 1/2-quart glass casserole.
Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with a little sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Reduce to 325\u00b0.
Bake for 30 minutes in 13 x 4 x 3-inch pan.