Irish Soda Bread/Maxie

2 1/2 c Flour

2 ts Baking powder

1 ts Salt

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/4 c Margarine

1/2 c Sugar

1 Egg; beaten

1 1/2 c Buttermilk *

1 c Raisins

1/2 c Currants

1 tb Caraway seeds (optional)

I would like to share with you our family`s traditional Irish Bread Recipes which has always been a staple in our household. These recipes are shared by fellow Hibernians throughout the Boston area: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and soda, set aside. Cream the margarine and sugar. Add beaten egg and buttermilk, blend well. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients. Mix by hand only until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in raisins, currants, and caraway seeds. Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Brush top with melted magarine. Sprinkly with a little sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, reduce heat to 325 degrees for

30 minutes longer. Test in the middle of the loaf before

removing from oven.JM. (May be wrapped in aluminum foil and kept in the freezer for up to 6 months.)* If you do not have buttermilk available, you can used milk soured by vinegar. From Maxie <[email protected]> -----