The Menu Mama recipes

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup white sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup buttermilk

1 egg

1/3 cup raisins

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 375F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup butter. I used my stand mixer on low speed for this. Stir in the egg, 1 cup buttermilk, and the raisins. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly, and form into a round loaf-shape.

Place dough onto a greased baking sheet. Combine the melted butter and remaining buttermilk and brush onto the dough.

With a sharp knife, cut an X into the dough.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, brushing occasionally with butter mixture, until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool then cut into wedges and serve.