Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients; shape into large ball.
Flatten a bit and, with a floured knife, cut a cross into the dough.
Place in buttered, floured pie pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 1 hour.