Gram'S Irish Soda Bread
["1 1/2 c. raisins", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "3 tsp. caraway seed (optional)", "2 c. buttermilk", "4 c. flour, sifted", "1 tsp. baking powder", "3 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 c. butter (at room temperature)", "2 eggs, beaten"]
["Heat oven to 450\u00b0.", "Mix raisins with sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar and caraway seed.", "Cut in butter with a pastry blender (made with 2 knives used scissors fashion) until the consistency of coarse cornmeal.", "Gradually add buttermilk and eggs and mix gently until just moistened.", "Knead lightly until smooth on a floured board and shape into a round loaf."]
["raisins", "baking soda", "salt", "caraway", "buttermilk", "flour", "baking powder", "sugar", "butter", "eggs"]