Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. raisins
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. solid white shortening
1 c. buttermilk
melted butter and sugar (for top)
1 1/2 tsp. caraway seed (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar. Add seeds.
Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or two knives. Pour in buttermilk and raisins.