Irish Soda Bread

Makes 1 (14 slices) loaf
Prep Time: 10 min.
Baking Time: 35 to 45 min.Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 1/2 cups 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

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease cookie sheet.
1) Cut butter 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.
2) Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
3) Shape into round loaf, about 6 1/2 inches in diameter.
4) Place on cookie sheet. Cut an X shape about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured knife.
5) Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
6) Brush with butter or margarine, softened, if desired.