Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup very cold unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Cover large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Shred chilled butter into the flour mixture and stir to coat.
  • Whisk together buttermilk and egg.  Stir buttermilk mixture and raisins into flour mixture.  Turn mixture on to lightly floured surface and knead for about 30 seconds.  Place on prepared cookie sheet. Use a sharp serrated knife to score an “X” on the top of the loaf.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter.  Combine with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.  Brush over loaf and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking the loaf after 30 minutes to check for doneness and to see if it is browning too fast.  When browned to your liking cover with a loose piece of aluminum foil.  Move to a wire rack to cool slightly. This bread is best served warm with soft butter.