Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1-1/2 cups raisins ((optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a 10-inch cast iron skillet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk mixture; stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. DO NOT overmix.
  • Stir in the raisins.
  • Transfer prepared dough to lined skillet.
  •  Score a cross on top of the dough before baking.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven; let bread sit in skillet for 5 minutes.
  • Remove to a rack to cool briefly.
  • Serve warm.