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Quick Irish Soda Bread

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Author: Macey's

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Ingredients

Sift together in a large bowl:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar

Have ready:
1/4 cup chilled shortening
1 cup raisins or currants
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 beaten egg
2/3 cup buttermilk

Directions

Cut shortening into flour mixture until it has the consistency of coarse cornmeal. Stir in raisins or currants and caraway seeds. Mix and add egg and buttermilk. Knead briefly and place in an 8-inch round pan. Cut a bold cross on top. Brush top with milk. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.