Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Golden Raisin Soda Bread

4 cups white, all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cream of tartar
1 T. sugar
2/3 cup golden raisins
1¼ cups buttermilk

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Sift flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar into a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar and golden raisins then add buttermilk, mixing to form a firm, but not too stiff dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface and form into a slightly flattened round. With a large knife Cut a deep cross about ½ of the way down to form 4 equal sections in the loaf. Brush the top lightly with milk. Place on a greased lightly floured cookie sheet and bake in the center of the oven at 400ºF  for 25 minutes. Turn the load upside down and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes. The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the base. Wrap in a damp cloth and place on its side to cool. Cut into quarters, slice and butter generously.

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