Irish Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 2 quart casserole.
2. 2
   Into mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
3. 3
   Stir in caraway seeds.
4. 4
   With pastry blender, cut in butter until coarse.
5. 5
   Stir in raisins. Combine buttermilk, egg and soda; stir into flour until just moistened.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth; shape into ball.
8. 8
   Place in casserole 4 inches deep in center.
9. 9
   Brush with beaten egg yolk.
10. 10
    Bake at 375° for 1 hour 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool before slicing.