Fast Irish Soda Bread

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Cinnamon-sugar

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. Combine buttermilk and egg; add to the crumb mixture. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times.
2. Divide dough in half; shape into two balls. Place on a lightly greased
3. . Pat each ball into a 6-in. round loaf. Using a sharp knife, cut a 4-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on top of each loaf. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

allpurpose, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening, raisins, caraway seeds, buttermilk, egg, butter, cinnamonsugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fast-irish-soda-bread/ (may not work)