Ceta's Irish Soda Bread

This recipe comes from my college roommate, Becky, who belongs to a very Irish family! Her family prefers this recipe because it's much sweeter than most soda breads. I like it because it's quick and easy!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

• 4  cups flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup raisins
• 1  pint buttermilk (or soy buttermilk, Soy "Buttermilk")

Directions

1. Beat eggs.
2. Add all ingredients except buttermilk; mix.
3. Add buttermilk; mix.
4. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center tests clean.
6. Note: If you use soy buttermilk and dairy-free margarine, this recipe can be dairy-free.