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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter (chopped until it looks like bread crumbs)
  • 1 cup golden raisins or currants
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Method

  • 1. Grease cookie sheet and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Toss ingredients in list down to butter.
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients.
  • 4. Knead on floured board until soft.
  • 5. Form dough into round ball, then flatten somewhat. Cut cross "X" into dough, so dough will easily break into 1/4s after cooking and cook evenly.
  • 6. Spread small amount of butter on top (optional.)
  • 7. Cook for 35-45 min, or until skewer inserted comes out without batter. Dough may still seem "springy" or "spongy".
  • 8. Remove from oven and cool.