Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups gluten free all-purpose flour, I like Pillsbury brand
1 cup whole milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins, soaked in hot water mixed with cinnamon for 15-20 minutes
1 tablespoon caraway seed (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a round cake pan.
Cream butter and sugar together using a mixer.
Add eggs and beat until creamy and smooth.
Stir in Milk
Slowly add flour, salt and baking powder into the wet ingredients one cup at a time, mix until a dough forms.
Drain raisins and add to the dough along with the caraway seeds (if desired). Mix dough thoroughly (I find using my hands easier than with a spoon/spatula).
Place dough in cake pan and gently push down the dough to spread.
Using a sharp knife, cut an \"X\" on top.
Sprinkle sugar and bake for 60 minutes or until brown and a knife comes out clean.
Best when served warm with butter. Cover leftovers to prevent drying.