Irish Soda Bread with Caraway Seeds

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400.
2. 2
   Mix all ingredients reserving some flour for kneading.
3. 3
   Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead about 5 minutes. Form into round loaf and cut deep cross into the top with a sharp knife.
4. 4
   Dust cookie sheet with flour and place loaf in the center.
5. 5
   Bake about 45 minutes.