Food Network: Irish Soda Bread (with Raisins)

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Irish Soda Bread (with Raisins)
Adapted from a recipe courtesy of Cathy Lowe

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup raisins, brown or golden or mixed
2 teaspoons caraway
1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and sugar.
Using a pastry blender or fingertips, work the shortening into the flour until the
consistency is the same as that of small peas. Stir in the raisins and caraway and
mix to distribute evenly. Gradually stir in the buttermilk, 1/4 cup at a time,
using only enough to allow the dough to come together. Knead the dough for 1 - 2
minutes. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
Cut an X on the top and over the sides of the loaf. Bake for 45 minutes or until
the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a rack