Irish Soda Bread 3 tablespoons stick margarine or butter,* softened 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup raisins, if desired 3/4 cup buttermilk Heat oven to 375 F. Grease cookie sheet. Cut margarine into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Shape into round loaf, about 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet. Cut an X shape about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured knife. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with margarine or butter, softened, if desired. *Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be substituted. Makes 1 loaf, 14 slices ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe used with permission from General Mills, Inc.