Traditonal Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup currant (optional)
• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar.

3. 3

   Cut in butter with flour mix.

4. 4

   Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and any optional ingredients.

5. 5

   Lightly knead into two loaves, be sure not too sticky, and not too over worked.

6. 6

   Put into a 350°F oven for approximately for 45 minutes, or till sounds hollow when hit on the bottom of the bread.