Irish Soda Bread with Sultana Raisins  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 lb plain white flour  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1 teaspoon baking soda  |  
                                                1 teaspoon cream of tartar  |  
                                                1 tablespoon sugar  |  
                                                3 ounces sultana raisins  |  
                                                1 cup buttermilk (or fresh milk soured with 1 tblsp of yoghurt)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Sift flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar into a mixing bowl. 3. Stir in sugar and sultanas. 4. Add milk, mixing to form a firm, but not too stiff, dough. 5. Knead lightly on a floured surface and form into a slightly flattened round. 6. Cut a deep cross on the top of the round with a sharp knife and brush top of round with milk. 7. Place on a greased and lightly floured baking sheet and bake in center of oven for 25 minutes. 8. Turn the loaf upside-down on the baking sheet and return to oven for another 5 minutes. 9. The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the base. 10. Wrap in a damp cloth and place on its side to cool.                              | 
                         
                         
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