1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
4 Tbsp butter
1 cup raisins
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425. Grease casserole dish or a cookie sheet. Mix 4 cups flour, sugar, salt, and soda in a bowl. Add butter and mix with fingers until it is even and there aren't any large lumps anymore. Stir in the raisins. Mix in egg and buttermilk. Stir just until moistened. Do not over mix. Add flour only if neccessary. Dough should not be smooth, but rough. Shape into a ball and place in prepared dish. Score a 1 1/2 inch deep X on the top with a knife to help with the cooking ( I didn't make them deep enough for the loaf in the picture). Bake for 35-42 minutes, until golden brown and it sounds hollow if tapped. If unsure, use a toothpick to test. Serve warm. (See this link for the original recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/irish_soda_bread/)
