Irish Soda Bread

4 c. sifted flour

½ t. baking soda

3 t. double action baking powder

1 c. seedless raisins

1 t. salt

1 t. caraway seed

2 c. buttermilk

To prepare: Combine flour, baking powder, salt and soda. Sift over raisins, mixed with caraway seed. Stir well and add buttermilk to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently 10 times, or until smooth and not sticky. Divide dough in half and shape into round leaves. Place on lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees about 45 minutes, or until loaves are brown.

As I bid to you all a good day, remember the reason why we celebrate and honor the day of Saint Patrick. “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door.” ~Irish Blessing. To submit a recipe, please email rastrutton78@gmail.com your submission. See you next week Cass County!