Jody's Irresistible Irish Soda Bread Recipes from http://www.inyourmail.com 4 cups All-purpose flour 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Baking soda 3 to 4 Tbsp. Caraway seed, optional 1 1/3 cups Buttermilk or lowfat milk (soured) or skim evaporated milk 1/4 cup Sugar or substitute 1 tsp. Baking powder 1/4 cup Butter or margarine 2 cups Raisins (optional) 1 Egg, beaten In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in caraway seeds and raisins. Combine buttermilk and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Shape dough into a ball and place on a greased baking pan. Pat into a 7-inch round loaf. Cut a 4-inch cross about 1/4 inch deep on top to allow for expansion. Brush top with milk. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf.