Irish Soda Bread Ii - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. caraway seed
1 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. butter, in pea-sized pieces
2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. sour cream

Preparation

In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, caraway seed, raisins and pieces of butter.
In a separate bowl combine eggs, buttermilk and sour cream.
Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
Add liquid gradually; mix well.
Turn dough onto a floured surface.
Knead lightly for 10 minutes.
Shape into a round loaf, slightly mounded in center and place in cake pan.
Make a cross on the top and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
Place in oven.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350\u00b0.
Bake 35 minutes longer.
Makes 1 loaf.