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   Like the cobbler recipe this is another from Bill's sainted Irish grandmother, that she brought with her from the old country. It's a simple enough bread that's pretty much foolproof and very tasty. Very nice warm and buttered with a cup of tea. For authenticity use Irish butter. 

   When he was a kid he wondered where the soda was. She told him she put it in when he wasn't looking.. It was very perplexing.

                   Irish Soda Bread
                            Bill's Irish Grandmother
3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups buttermilk or sour cream
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbs baking powder
2 Tbs melted butter
1 and 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

First soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes until softened.

Mix dry ingredients and add raisins.

Mix buttermilk/sour cream, beaten eggs, and melted butter.

Add liquids to dry ingredients. Mix well but do not beat.

Bake in 2 greased loaf pans at 350F for 1 hour.

Remove from pan immediately and cool on rack. Brush with butter.