>From the Betty Crocker website... ~~~~~
Irish Soda Bread Whether or not you're Irish, this classic quick bread recipe brings great taste into your kitchen. Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:55 min Makes:1 loaf (14 slices) 3tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 1/2cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 2tablespoons sugar 1teaspoon baking soda 1teaspoon baking powder 1/2teaspoon salt 1/3cup raisins, if desired 3/4cup buttermilk Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease cookie sheet. Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Shape into round loaf, about 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet. Cut an X shape about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured knife. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter or margarine, softened, if desired. ~~~~~~~~~~ Rhonda G in Missouri Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a_place_for_chatting_and_friends/ Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/awesomeswapsandmore/?yguid=301586139 Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhondas_Recipe_Exchange/?yguid=301586139 Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JustSwaps4USFriends/ All are looking for new members!!! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]