Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup raisins or 1 cup currants

Method

  • Heat ooven to 350 degrees. Grease a large baking sheet.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl,.
  • Combinee butter, buttermilk and egg in smaller bowl.
  • Add the liquids to the dry ingredients, pouring it into the well and stirring to form a soft dough. Add raisins and mix lightly.
  • Transfer batter to baking sheet and using floured hands shape into a ball. Slash an "X" across the top. Bank until set, 50 to 60 minutes.