Rooney'S Irish Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup raisins
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, sugar, and flour.
Rub in the shortening.
Add raisins.
Beat together the eggs and milk.
Add egg mixture to the dry mixture.
Mix together with your hands on a floured surface until well blended.
Roll to fit into a greased cast iron skillet.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
Turn down heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve warm.