Irish Soda Bread With Golden Raisins

At this time of year I like to share a couple of my favorites for St. Patrick's Day. You may have already tried this Soda Bread recipe but it's worth finding it again this year. It's moist and delicious slathered with butter and even toasted after it's been around a couple of days. It's a hit! if you want something Green but not traditional this year, try my Roasted Asparagus Soup. The recipe posts tomorrow. It's so good and so green! It makes a great beginning to any meal but I love it with ham and even lamb for Easter too. IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CARAWAY SEEDS  AND GOLDEN RAISINS I love this soda bread! Do make both loaves--the second one freezes beautifully! Ingredients:   Makes 2 loaves. 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 T. caraway seeds 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes  2 cups golden raisins 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3 T. melted butter Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor combine flour, baking powder, salt and caraway seeds; pulse until combined. Add butter and pulse until dispersed evenly throughout flour mixture. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in the golden raisins.   In 2 cup liquid measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, egg and baking soda; whisk until combined. Add liquid mixture to flour/raisin mixture. Dough will be very sticky.   Flour a board liberally. Divide dough in half and form into two rounded mound-type loaves, adding just enough flour to prevent sticking. Place bread mounds on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove bread to a cooling rack and brush with melted butter. Serve warm or at room temperature.