Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients - 2 cups all purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder - 3 tablespoons butter, softened - 2/3 cup buttermilk - 2 tablespoons sugar - 1 egg - 3/4 cup raisins - 2 teaspoons caraway seeds    Soda bread recipes can be made with numerous variations to the basic recipe. In this version, raisins	1

	and caraway are added to give the Irish soda bread a distinctive taste. Serve this bread on href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipes/holidays-and-occasions/st-patricks-day/">St. Patrick's Day as a special treat.   Directions Preheat oven to 350º F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking vegetable spray. In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, soda, sugar, baking powder, raisins, and caraway seeds. In a separate bowl beat together buttermilk, eggs and butter. Stir together dry and moist ingredients. Shape into a 6-inch mound on the baking sheet. If the mixture is too moist to maintain shape, add a little flour. Cut a large X into the top of the dough with a sharp knife. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Tip: Irish Soda Bread is best when eaten the day it is made.	2