Good Old Fashioned Irish Soda Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and butter. Stir in raisins, ½ cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. (Do not over work the dough). If dough feels sticky sprinkle a little flour over it and knead it into the dough.
3. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 2 tablespoons buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.