Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup cold butter, cubed2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup raisins or 3 tablespoons caraway seeds
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 5-6 times.
Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a round loaf. Place 6 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
