Irish Soda Bread

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

 

Ingredients:
4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 1 Tbsp. for brushing top of bread
2/3 c. raisins
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. buttermilk


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the 1 Tbsp. butter; mix just until moistened.


Place in a greased 9 inch round baking pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.


After removing from oven, brush the top with the remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter.

http://www.mrfood.com/Bread/Irish-Soda-Bread-1314