Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp baking powder
3 tbsp butter
¾ cup raisins (soak raisins in water for 30 minutes and drain)
2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400-degrees. Grease an 8-inch round pan.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Step 3
Cut in the butter to the flour mix until crumbling. Mix in raisins and caraway seeds (if using).
Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix the egg and buttermilk. Stir this into the buttery flour mix until well blended.
Step 5
Turn onto a floured surface. Sprinkle lightly with flour and form into a round shape.
Step 6
Place dough into the pan and pat lightly to fit it into the pan.
Step 7
Cut a cross ½ inch deep. Add to the oven and bake at 400-degrees for 30 minutes.