Irish Bread

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   In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking soda. Combine buttermilk and butter; gradually add to dry ingredients and beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough,

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   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead in raisins until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

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   Punch dough down. Turn on a lightly floured surface about 15 times, forming a smooth round ball. Place on a greased

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   . Press dough down to form dough down to form an 8-in. circle. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

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   Sprinkle dough lightly with flour; cut a 4-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on the top. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until bread tests done. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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