Ingredients
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4 cups Flour
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3/4 cup Sugar
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1 tsp Baking Soda
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3 tsp Baking Powder
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1 tsp Salt
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3/4 cup Raisinsplaced in boiling water for a few minutes and then drained before using
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1/4 lb Margarine
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1/8 tsp Cinnamonoptional
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1.5 cups Buttermilk
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2 Eggs
Directions
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1
Done
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In a bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Blend in margarine until mixture is fine like bread crumbs. Stir in raisins. |
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2
Done
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In a separate bowl beat two eggs and add buttermilk to them. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix with wooden spoon to make soft dough. |
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3
Done
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Knead lightly on a floured board until it becomes smooth. Form into round, flat cake. |
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4
Done
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Place in well-greased 8 inch or 9 inch cake pan. (It is an Irish tradition to cut a cross on the top of the bread with a sharp, floured knife) Bake at 350 degree for one hour, then lower the temperature to 325 degrees and continue to bake an additional half hour. |
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5
Done
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Remove to rack and cool thoroughly before slicing. Serve with butter. |
