Irish Soda Bread With Raisins

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 cup warm buttermilk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup golden raisins

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the buttermilk, butter, salt, baking soda, 1 cup flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 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 40 minutes.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 2 minutes. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased
4. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on top of loaf.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, warm buttermilk, butter, salt, baking soda, allpurpose, golden raisins

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