Irish Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3. 3
   Cut in butter until it is the consistency of peas.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk, raisins and caraway seed and stir until combined.
5. 5
   Gather into a ball.
6. 6
   Knead on a lightly floured surface for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Roll into a ball, pat down and shape into one round, flat loaf.
8. 8
   Brush with butter.
9. 9
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    With sharp knife, cut large crosses deep into dough.
11. 11
    Bake 35 minutes.