Dad's Singing Hinnie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar into mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Rub in the lard with fingertips until mixture resembles crumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in raisins and candied orange peel.
5. 5
   Stir in milk, adding enough to make soft, slightly sticky dough.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto floured board and shape into round loaf about two inches thick.
7. 7
   Work dough lightly or it will be tough.
8. 8
   Turn loaf floured side up and set on lightly greased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake at 400 degrees until browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 20 minutes).
10. 10
    Cool on a rack.
11. 11
    Just before serving, slice and spread with butter.
12. 12
    TIP: Lard gives more flavor, but shortening makes a lighter bread.