Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Easy to prepare. Personally I'd cut back on the butter a tlbsp or two.

almost the same aI have made for over 50 years but by half. I add a Tablespoon of caraway seed and a whole cup of raisins for 4 cups of flour.

Don't forget the crosswise cuts or it might not baked all the way through. As the baker is trying to get the center to bake suggest he tent with foil to prevent unpleasant dark browning. Our Breville convection oven sheet pan is dark; next time with any round loaf I'll suggest foil underneath to prevent the same.

Made it for an office party. Everyone thought it was great.