Recipe#6500

Title: IRISH BUTTERMILK BANNOCK

SOAR

   4       c            All purpose/bread flour
   3       ts           Baking powder
   1       t            Salt to taste
     3/4   ts           Baking soda
   1       c            Raisins
   2                    Eggs
   1 1/2   c            Buttermilk
  Stir flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and
  raisins together. Separately, fork-blend eggs and
  buttermilk, then add to dry ingredients. Stir until
  sticky batter is formed. Scrape batter onto well
  floured surface and knead lightly. Shape batter into
  ball, then place in round non-stick casserole that has
  been sprayed with cooking spray. Mark a cross in the
  center, using a sharp knife. Bake uncovered in
  preheated 350 degree oven for about 1 1/4 hours.
  
  Wait 10-15 minutes before attempting to remove bread
  from casserole, then cool on wire rack. If desired,
  cut loaf into quarters and then slice thinly.