Irish Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg; blend.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk; blend well.
5. 5
   Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients and mix (by hand) together until dry ingredients are well moistened.
6. 6
   Add caraway seeds and mix.
7. 7
   Fold in raisins until completely dispersed into mixture.
8. 8
   Grease 1 1/2-quart glass casserole or 1 loaf bread tin.
9. 9
   Pour in mixture. Brush top with melted butter or margarine.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with a little sugar.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 325° and bake about another 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Test middle of bread with toothpick to make sure it's fully cooked.