Irish-ish Soda Bread

Materials

• 3 c. flour (I like to use half whole wheat)
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/3 c. white sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 c. buttermilk
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 1/4-1/3 c. raisins

Methods

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
   
2. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. 
4. In a separate bowl, blend egg and buttermilk. 
5. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until roughly moistened.
6. Add in butter and raisins and stir until just moistened throughout.
7. Pur into prepared pan.
8. Bake for 65-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. 
9. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.