1cupraisinsI used golden raisins, you can also use currants
2teaspoonscaraway seed
⅔cupwhole buttermilk
1largeegg
2tablespoonsmelted butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
Stir in 1 cup raisins and 2 teaspoons caraway seed. Break apart any clumps of raisins and mix well.
In another bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together ⅔ cup whole buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until there are no dry, floury bits left. The dough will be sticky. Don't overwork it.
Scrape the soda bread dough into a single round in the middle of the parchment paper. Dust a sharp knife with flour and slash an "X" through the center of the loaf.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester stuck into the center comes out clean.